REINECKE CARL: (1824-1910) German Composer, Conductor and Pianist. Reinecke led the Gewandhaus Orchestra of Leipzig ...

REINECKE CARL: (1824-1910) German Composer, Conductor and Pianist. Reinecke led the Gewandhaus Orchestra of Leipzig more than three decades and conducted premieres such as the full seven-movement version of Brahm´s A German Requiem (1869). He also served as a teacher for 35 years, his students included names such as Edvard Grieg, Leos Janacek, Isaac Albeniz, Felix Weingartner or Max Bruch. A good A.M.Q.S., `Carl Reinecke´, to a small 4to page removed from an autograph album. Reinecke has carefully penned two bars of music which he identifies as Ballade op.20, also dated beneath in Vienna, 12th March 1897, in his hand. Also signed to the verso by Edyth Walker (1867-1950) American Opera Singer. A reputed soprano in Wagner´s roles. Signed in Austria on 31st January 1896. Very small minor age toning, otherwise G to VG