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MUSIC - MENDELSSOHN Félix (1809 - 1847) - Printed invitation with autograph lines

MUSIC - MENDELSSOHN Félix (1809 - 1847) - Printed invitation with autograph lines

Lot 746 · The Langer Collection · 29 April 2024
Sold for £750
He began piano lessons with his mother in Berlin. He made his public debut at the age of 9 as a pianist and at 10 as a composer. By the age of 16 he had a considerable musical baggage. The pace of his work was hellish, and his physical health suffered as a result. The death of his sister triggered a crisis from which he never recovered.
Printed invitation to Hubert Ferdinand Kufferath. The recipient's name is written by the hand of the composer and two lines below the address are autograph. 1 p in-8.