Lot 7
Berlioz, Hector. Autograph letter signed ("H. Berlioz"), in French, 1 page, 8vo, Paris, August 1, 1843. To Thalberg ("Mon cher Thalberg"), about Berlioz's "Symphonie funèbre et triomphale," asking Thalberg to interrupt his honeymoon for a moment to write six lines confirming that he has received his Symphonie and telling Berlioz when he will have the goodness to send the piece that he has promised. "Everything has come to a stop because of the absence of your manuscript and this delay upsets me a great deal. Even though you are married, be a good boy and get rid of me as soon as possible!"
Sigismunde Thalberg (1812-1871) had married Francesca ("Cecchina"), the eldest daughter of Luigi Lablache, in London on July 22, 1843. The piece he had promised Berlioz was the work ultimately known as the "Grand caprice sur la Marche de l'Apothéose de la Symphonie triomphale," which was published in 1845. Berlioz's enthusiastic reaction to the work is recorded in his letter to Thalberg in mid February 1845.
Reference: Citron, Correspondance générale, no. 844.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,200.
Sotheby's, London, Dec. 8, 2000, lot 14.
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