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- Richard Wagner Fine
Letter Discussing
- His Return to Germany
from Exile in the Spring of 1861
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 WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). Famed
German Composer. Originator of music drama and pioneer in the
development of the Leitmotiv. Uncommon Autograph Letter Signed,
one page large octavo, Paris, April 25, 1861. A fine letter,
in French, roughly translated, discussing his return to Germany,
from which he had been in exile for twelve years, and mentioning
an invitation. Boldy signed: "Richard Wagner".
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- Wagner's involvement in the 1849 'May
Uprising' in Dresden forced him to flee Saxon for twelve years.
He first lived in Paris, then Zurich, Venice, before ending his
exile in Paris during the winter and spring of 1861.
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- A letter of interest for Wagnerians, writing
is neat and dark, normal aging and handling, cross-folds. Ideal
for framing. SOLD
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