It is a charming work, brimming over and sparkling with
melody like champagne, so that at the last rehearsal I christened
it the "Champagner-Oper" ["Champagne Opera."] and in order to
justify this title our amiable Intendant proposes to regale the
whole theater with a few dozens of champagne in the second act,
in order to spirit up the chorus.
"Qu'il avait de bon vin le Seigneur chatelain!"
Cordial remembrances from yours affectionately,
F. Liszt
I should be glad for the publication of No. 3 of the pieces on
the "Prophete," and the "Consolations," not to be put off long.
66. To Professor J. C. Lobe in Leipzig
[Autograph in the possession of M. Alfred Bovet at Valentigney. -
The addressee (1797-1881), a writer on music (formerly Court
Musician at Weimar), lived from 1846 in Leipzig.]
My esteemed Friend,
It is with much pleasure I send you the good news that H.R.H. the
Grand Duchess has graciously accepted the dedication of your
"System of Composition." [Published in 1850.] Our gracious
protector [feminine] started yesterday for The Hague, and will
not be back till towards the middle of August.
