Carl Michael Ziehrer Signed Letter 1893 Vienna Austrian Composer Kapellmeister For Sale

Autograph Letter Signed \"C. M. Ziehrer,\" 28 September 1893, Vienna.
Written on printed letterhead: \"C. M. Ziehrer / Kapellmeister im k. u. k. 4. Infanterie-Regiment Hoch- und Deutschmeister / Königl. rumänischer Hof-Capellmeister / Wien / III. Bez., Baumgasse Nr. 59.\"
Carl Michael Ziehrer (1843-1922) was an Austrian composer and military bandmaster, appointed Kapellmeister of the \"Hoch- und Deutschmeister\" regiment in 1885. Rival to the Strauss family, he composed over 600 waltzes, polkas and marches. In 1893 he represented Austria at the Chicago World\'s Columbian Exposition.
Here’s an approximate translation of the letter provided by AI. Handwriting is old German Kurrent script, so this is a best-effort reading:
Geehrter Herr!
Bestätige den Empfang Ihres werthen Schreibens vom 18. d. M.und beehre mich Ihnen mitzutheilen, daß ich mit Vergnügen bereitbin, die gewünschte Composition für Ihre Veranstaltung zu liefern.
Die Bedingungen, welche Sie mir stellen, acceptire ich vollkommen,und werde die Partitur rechtzeitig fertigstellen, damitdie Aufführung wie geplant stattfinden kann.
Mit vorzüglicher Hochachtung
Ihr ergebensterC. M. Ziehrer
28/9 893
Approximate English:
Dear Sir!
I confirm receipt of your esteemed letter of the 18th of this monthand have the honor to inform you that I am gladly preparedto supply the desired composition for your event.
I fully accept the conditions you have set,and will complete the score in time so thatthe performance can take place as planned.
With distinguished respect,
Your devotedC. M. Ziehrer
28/9 893
Notes:
Written just a couple of months after his performance at the 1893 Chicago World Fair.
One page, approx. 6.5 x 8.5 inches based on ruler. Written in German in black ink. Mounted to larger sheet. Dated \"28/9 893” at lower left. Back is blank.
Comparable sales: Signed Ziehrer photo sold $245. Signed postcard with musical quote estimated $200-$400.
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