Famed German composer (1833–1897) whose works in the Classical spirit, written in the midst of the Romantic era, take a place among the most enduring music of the nineteenth century. Among his best-known works are four symphonies, numerous concerti, all manner of chamber and keyboard works, and the large-scale choral masterpiece German Requiem. ALS in German, one page on the correspondence side of a 5.5 x 3.5 government postcard, August 1, 1888. An untranslated letter to his publisher Simrock in Berlin. A few small postal ink traces to body of letter, otherwise fine, clean, crisp condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
