Autograph letter signed, dated : Bayreuth, 23 April 1877, to [Carl Riedel], 1877 Apr. 23.

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Autograph letter signed, dated : Bayreuth, 23 April 1877, to [Carl Riedel], 1877 Apr. 23.

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Saying that he cannot undertake the business affairs of the "Bühnenfestspiele" but will only give artistic assistance and concern for the realization of the technical aspects of the performances, that he has given performance rights of the Ring to Munich, Vienna, and Leipzig, but emphasizing that Bayreuth, with its inimitable theatre and Wagner's personal supervision, will always remain the "Hauptpunkt" for those outside Europe, discussing the role of the Patronat-Verein in performances of the Ring in those three cities, etc.

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Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Riedel, Carl, 1827-1888

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German chorus master and composer. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Leipzig, 9 October 1871, to an unidentified Musikdirector, 1871 Oct. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270676070 ...

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...

Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection (Pierpont Morgan Library)

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