Diary 4 (book 2)
MS. Sterndale Bennett 55
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Diary 4 (book 2)
Shelfmark
MS. Sterndale Bennett 55
Summary
Diary from William Sterndale Bennett's second visit to Leipzig, with entries typically written every few days. Described are trips the composer took, places and people he visited and concerts he attended. Among the people he met were: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Ferdinand David, Clara Novello and Clara Schumann (née Wieck).
The diary reversed includes some accounts and an essay on piano and piano playing.
Date
4 Oct 1838-28 Jan 1839
Language
English
Physical extent
1 volume
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Collection contents
Archive of William Sterndale Bennett acquired from the Sterndale Bennett family
Diaries, letters and other texts in the archive
Leizpig diaries
Diary 4 (book 2)
