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ALS in German, signed “P. Tschaikowsky,” one page, 5 x 7.75, March 7, 1888. Handwritten letter to "Herr Berger," the pianist and composer Francesco Berger, in full (translated): "I expect to arrive in London at 19:00 hours and will be staying at Hotel Dieudonne, as you had suggested I should. I will be mailing to you today the violin solo part (printed in the 1st violin part). Looking forward to seeing you soon." Impressively cloth-matted and framed with a portrait, biographical plaque, and translation to an overall size of 28.25 x 24.75. In fine condition.
Francesco Berger was a piano teacher and a professor at the Royal Academy of Music who served as the honorary secretary of the Philharmonic Society for 27 years. At the time of writing, Tchaikovsky was scheduled to conduct a Philharmonic Society concert at St. James's Hall on March 22nd, marking his first-ever performance in London. The program included his 'Serenade for String Orchestra' (Op. 48) and 'Theme and Variations' from his Suite No. 3 (Op. 55).
The Collection of Dr. Joseph Matheu.
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