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The composer writes a one page large quarto letter to radio correspondent and author of musical subjects, César Saerchinger, 17 February, 1927. Bartók mentions his “new piano concerto” six months prior to the Frankfort World Premier at the SIMC Festival, 1 July, 1927. The groundbreaking piece featured the composer at the piano and Wilhelm Furtwängler on the podium. Budapest Szilagyi ter. 4 17 February, 1927 Dear Mr. Saerchinger: I herewith acknowledge the receipt of your cablegram, and I am now waiting for the final version of the contract. Towards the end of January a lady appeared here - I have forgotten the name - with the message that you wanted more photographs of pictures. She took about twenty-five with her personally, and I hope that she has delivered those by now safely into your hands. Enclosed are another ten. That should do it, shouldn’t it? Until today I have always forgotten to mention to you one very important point, which is that I shall not be able to either mail or take with me the orchestral material of my new piano concerto. So, each orchestra must order the music directly from the publisher, Universal Edition. On March 15 I shall have to be in London for a radio broadcast. Unfortunately I am only going to be able to stay for a single day, but I hope to see you nevertheless. With best regards, yours sincerely, Béla Bartók An example of the composer’s business acumen, not to “give away” the parts of his new work, especially prior to the World Premier. Saerchinger was a radio foreign correspondent and wrote extensively about musical subjects, including a superb biography of pianist Artur Schnabel. His articles on contemporary composers of his time including, Bartók, Strauss, Nikisch, Weingartner and others for the “Musical Courier” were extremely important for their time and superb 1st person reference for authors today. Saerchinger was also the last person to interview Cosima Wagner. With a double-weight, matte 2nd state vintage photograph of Bartók, perfect for framing!
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