300. To the Honorable Committee of the Allgemeine Deutsche Musikverein
[Printed in Neue Zeitschrift fur Musik, 1882, No. 23.]
Dear Sirs,
The Allgemeine Deutsche Musikverein confers a high distinction on me by electing me as its Honorary President.
Since the starting of this Verein, 20 years ago, I have the honor of feeling that I have been of service to it. Its aim is a worthy one,—the advancement of music and musicians in an unprejudiced manner, and in accordance with the spirit of the time. Its ways have always been known as pure and worthy of recognition, regardless of opposition and silence.
Let us therefore go boldly forwards on our noble road!
Accept, dear Sirs, my heartiest thanks, together with the assurance that, ever conscious of my task, I remain, with high esteem,
Yours most faithfully,
F. Liszt
Rome, [June, 1882]