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JOHANN CHRISTOPHE LAUTERBACH - VIOLINIST |
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Long three page letter by the violinist, pupil of Fetis and De Beriot. He writes to an editor regarding a malicious review. Lauterbach won first prize at the Brussels Conservatoire in 1851 and was asked a year later to replace Leonard there. He toured Holland, Belgium and Germany before deciding to settle in Munich, where he was made soloist to the Royal Family and Professor at the Conservatory there. In 1873 he accepted the position of Concertmaster of the Dresden Hof Orchestra and was made Professor of the Conservatory there. He played in a string quartet which bore his name and also wrote numerous solo works for the violin. Dresden, December 23, 1867 My most revered Sir! It was very nice or you to send the note to which I am hereby responding. I am now convinced you were truly reluctant to send the proofs. It is possible that the Berlin correspondent will recognize that he was not right, but I find the manner in which he presents the matter on your copy of the proof, worse if not just as bad as his relentless attack. If it is still in your power, do me the favor and leave out whatever pertains to me. This man cannot it seems, abstain from using vulgar expressions when he mentions my person and so I have no choice but to ask you not to print such malicious penmanship. It is not only me, Grätzmar is also too appalled. I have not solved the mystery why I in particular should be the target of that man’s malice, since the other concerts with artists in Berlin have been reviewed in your paper with considerable reason. Time will solve the mystery. You however, I ask once again to withhold from your readers what is more harmful than useful for me. Sending best regards, J. Lauterbach Please ask your correspondent to send you the excerpts for a review by Blume, in accordance with the manner presented on this print sheet, I can hardly believe this! V. O.
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