Moszkowski, Moritz. (1854-1925). Autograph Letter and Photograph Postcard. An autograph note cancelling a lesson, penned by the German-Jewish composer, pianist, and teacher known for his great output of piano works. Postmarked May 16, 1908. Addressed to pianist Harry Cumpson, the letter reads (translated from the French): "I don't remember if I told you that I cannot give you your lesson tomorrow. I am going away for a few days and won't return until Friday evening..." Perforated edges and light wear; overall in fine condition. 4.5 x 6.25 inches (11.7 x 15.8 cm). Together with an original photograph postcard of the composer, in fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.5 x 13.6 cm).
Moszkowski began his studies in Dresden and continued in Berlin, taking his first teaching position at Theodor Kullak's Neue Akademie der Tonkunst in 1871. His students in Berlin and later in Paris included Frank Damrosch, Vlado Perlemuter, Thomas Beecham (who took private lessons in orchestration with him on the advice of André Messager in 1904), Josef Hofmann (of whom he claimed once that there was nothing anyone could teach him),and Wanda Landowska. Ignacy Paderewski said: "After Chopin, Moszkowski best understands how to write for the piano, and his writing embraces the whole gamut of piano technique."
Moszkowski, Moritz. (1854-1925). Autograph Letter and Photograph Postcard. An autograph note cancelling a lesson, penned by the German-Jewish composer, pianist, and teacher known for his great output of piano works. Postmarked May 16, 1908. Addressed to pianist Harry Cumpson, the letter reads (translated from the French): "I don't remember if I told you that I cannot give you your lesson tomorrow. I am going away for a few days and won't return until Friday evening..." Perforated edges and light wear; overall in fine condition. 4.5 x 6.25 inches (11.7 x 15.8 cm). Together with an original photograph postcard of the composer, in fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.5 x 13.6 cm).
Moszkowski began his studies in Dresden and continued in Berlin, taking his first teaching position at Theodor Kullak's Neue Akademie der Tonkunst in 1871. His students in Berlin and later in Paris included Frank Damrosch, Vlado Perlemuter, Thomas Beecham (who took private lessons in orchestration with him on the advice of André Messager in 1904), Josef Hofmann (of whom he claimed once that there was nothing anyone could teach him),and Wanda Landowska. Ignacy Paderewski said: "After Chopin, Moszkowski best understands how to write for the piano, and his writing embraces the whole gamut of piano technique."