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MAHLER-WERFEL Alma (1879–1964).

6 letters from L.A.S. ‘Alma Maria Mahler’, ‘Alma’ or ‘Alma Maria’, to a friend who was a conductor; 12 oblong folio pages in her large handwriting in violet ink (slight damage to two letters); 2 in English and 4 in French.

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6 letters from L.A.S. ‘Alma Maria Mahler’, ‘Alma’ or ‘Alma Maria’, to a friend who was a conductor; 12 oblong folio pages in her large handwriting in violet ink (slight damage to two letters); 2 in English and 4 in French.

She receives a telegram from KLEIBER, which may be of interest to her. Franz WERFEL sends the ‘Dearest’ a book with his deepest devotion… – She asks for ‘two tickets for your concert on Thursday; as I’m leaving on Sunday, “this is the only chance I’ll have to hear you”…. – “The Fifth was marvellous. Not since Mahler’s time have I heard the last two movements performed with such power, such brilliance, such grandeur”… – “If you wish to help, as you mentioned to me regarding the Gustav Mahler Memorial, please send your gift to Mr Director Fritz SPITZER, 75471

Vienna"... – She is in Paris for a few days and invites her friend to come for lunch at the Hôtel Majestic. – She is sorry about the "dear Master’s" cancellation; she had "invited several of my dear friends and musicians just for you"...