An interesting autograph letter from the great Hungarian violinist, dedicatee of the Brahms Concerto and many other works. 1 page, in English, dated Monday, no month, no year. Addressed to Miss Clinton, evidently the daughter of the George A. Clinton (1850 - 1913), eminent British clarinet virtuoso, member of Queen Victoria's private ensemble, and the principal clarinettist for the Philharmonic Society and Crystal Palace. The letter arranging a rehearsal at the English piano manufacturer Broadwood and Sons, in full: "Will you name any time on Thursday or Friday that would suit you for bring [sic] over the Sonata? I propose Broadwood's great Pulteney Street, because I think it will likewise be the most convenient for you to rehearse there. My wife send her very best thanks for the tickets and I remain, dear Miss Clinton, very truly yours / Joseph Joachim." Mounting remnants to verso of attached blank second page, otherwise in fine condition.
An interesting autograph letter from the great Hungarian violinist, dedicatee of the Brahms Concerto and many other works. 1 page, in English, dated Monday, no month, no year. Addressed to Miss Clinton, evidently the daughter of the George A. Clinton (1850 - 1913), eminent British clarinet virtuoso, member of Queen Victoria's private ensemble, and the principal clarinettist for the Philharmonic Society and Crystal Palace. The letter arranging a rehearsal at the English piano manufacturer Broadwood and Sons, in full: "Will you name any time on Thursday or Friday that would suit you for bring [sic] over the Sonata? I propose Broadwood's great Pulteney Street, because I think it will likewise be the most convenient for you to rehearse there. My wife send her very best thanks for the tickets and I remain, dear Miss Clinton, very truly yours / Joseph Joachim." Mounting remnants to verso of attached blank second page, otherwise in fine condition.