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1915 ΧΕΙΡΟΓΡΑΦΟ

Strauss, Richard, composer and conductor (1864-1949). Eighteenth musical instructions with inscription “Dr. Richard Strauss”.
1p. notepad leaf. Narrow 8vo. O.
O. 9.IX.1915.
Alteration instructions in his own hand for the performance of the new version of his
“Ariadne auf Naxos”.
From the estate of the soprano Maria Ivogün, who sang
“Zerbinetta” in the premiere at the Vienna Court Opera (4.X.1916). “.
… 31/2 bars
before 136 [.] Woodwinds and horns possibly cut up to 136 … 141 [.] Delete clarinets and piano up to 142 – 142 [.] Omit bassoons 2 bars and everything else the singer thinks …”. – Signed at the end.