Autograph letter signed, dated : Lucerne, 14 April 1869, to [Champfleury], 1869 Apr. 14.

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Autograph letter signed, dated : Lucerne, 14 April 1869, to [Champfleury], 1869 Apr. 14.

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Saying that a sympathy like Champfleury's is a rare kindness, that he would consider a performance of Rienzi in Paris as great good fortune, adding that he lives in absolute solitude, occupying himself with his fat scores and small library, mentioning his letter to Mendès, etc.

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Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883

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The German opera composer Richard Wagner was at the beginning of his career at the time of this letter. From the description of Manuscript copy of letter from Richard Wagner, 1832 June 15, Leipzig, addressed to Schott's Söhne, Mainz, [1896?]. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122571065 From the guide to the Manuscript copy of letter from Richard Wagner, 1832 June 15, Leipzig, addressed to Schott's Söhne, Mainz, 1896?, (The New York Public Library. Music Divisio...

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Mendès, Catulle, 1841-1909

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Champfleury, 1821-1889

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