German composer and performer, he successfully combined romantic music with classical spirit. He is best remembered for his four outstanding symphonies, his Violin Concerto and Piano Concertos, and the German Requiem. ALS in German, signed “J. Br.,” one page, 5.5 x 3.25 correspondence card, no date. Letter to Antonia Speyer. In full, “I wrote to Mr. d’Aoust that thanks to your arrangements, I showed, explained, proved to your brother at length, in great detail, thoroughly how much I regret, deplore that my time, my nerves do not permit me, allow me - oh, how much more beautifully and lovely would you have written, polished, breathed all this!? No More!!” Brahms has addressed the front of the card himself. Card bears an handwritten date of November 17, 1889, presumably in the recipient’s hand. A few small pinholes to left edge and a vertical crease through right side, otherwise fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
