An entirely new
concluding fugue of the "Gloria," with this motive: -
[Here, Liszt illustrates with a vocal score musical excerpt at
the point where the singer sings "Cum sanc-to spi-ri-tu, in
Gloria."]
may not be displeasing to you.
Very shortly I will send you also the three numbers still wanting
(1, 8, and 9) of the Symphonic Poems, so that you may again have
some (for you) light reading as a rest from your work. The "Berg"
Symphony was given, in its present form, a short time ago at
Bronsart's farewell concert. Bronsart played the same evening a
Trio of his own composition in four movements, which I esteem as
a successful and very respectable work.
Once more best thanks for the fresh proof of your friendly
attachment which your letter gives me, and don't let too long a
time elapse without sending good news to
Yours most sincerely,
F. Liszt
177. To Concertmeister Ferdinand David in Leipzig
[Printed in Eckardt's "F. David and the Mendelssohn Family,"
Leipzig, Dunker & Humblot, 1888.]
Leipzig, February 26th, 1857, 10 o'clock
[Preceding the body of the letter, Liszt illustrates with a vocal
score musical excerpt with the words "Away!
