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ALS in German, signed “J.B.,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, postmarked at Vienna, May 1, 1895. Handwritten letter to Fritz Simrock, Brahms's Berlin-based music publisher. In full: "You forgot—but for the proof-reading of the Violin Sonata I asked for a proof (in a form resembling) a final copy I can play it together (with a violist?)! If it isn't any particular trouble I ask for this once again. For you there is no hurry in the matter, of course, but I am thinking about leaving very soon, but will have to do it here—so please send it at once, if you can. N.B. Asking for a grand (=1000) when you can send it." Addressed on the reverse in Brahms's own hand. In fine condition, with a few words underlined in blue crayon.
Johannes Brahms was one of the leading composers of the Romantic Period, producing dozens of works for voice, chorus, orchestra, chamber ensemble, organ, and piano during his 50-year-long career. It is unknown what "Violin Sonata" Brahms is referring to in this postcard, since his own three Violin Sonatas were published in 1878-79, 1886, and 1888 respectively, and were well past the proofing stage in 1905.
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