F. Liszt
Villa d'Este, Tivoli (near Rome), September 5th, 1877
Please send with it a copy of the excellent Trio of Edward Napravnik. My friend Sgambati will produce it publicly in Rome, and make it a success.
214. To Adelheid von Schorn at Weimar
Dear and honored One,
When one is at a loss what to say or write, well—one tries to help oneself with music. Enclosed I forward you the song of your noble-hearted mother: "Ach, was ist Leben doch so schwer!" [Ah, why is life so burdensome!] My setting is so managed that you will easily master it, as well in the singing as in the accompaniment. [Published in the 8th book of Songs under the title "Sei still" ("Be still")]
Faithfully yours,
F. Liszt
Rome, September 15th, 1877
215. To Breitkopf and Hartel