Kalkbrenner, Friedrich - Autograph Letter to the Philharmonic Society Autographs Singers 50 or less I Rare photographic documentation of the

Rare photographic documentation of the Bayreuth Festival at the beginning of Nazi-period in Germany

with Rudolph Ritter

American pianist (1922-1953) who had a brilliant career in the 1940s and early 50s

also composer and later teacher

organist and conductor (1886-1961)

Kalkbrenner, Friedrich - Autograph Letter to the Philharmonic Society Autographs Singers 50 or less I Rare photographic documentation of theFamous German pianist, composer and teacher (1785 1849), at his peak, Kalkbrenner was considered by many the best pianist in Europe, and a prolific composer. Autograph note, addressed to the Gentlemen Directors of the Philharmonic Society". Letter reads "Mr Kalkbrenner presents his compliments to the Gentlemen Directors, and would feel much obliged to them if they would let him have back the scores of his Symphonia today, as has to look over some of