Weimar, December 30th, 1883
A young Russian pianist, M. Siloti, who has been brought to a high state of virtuosity by the lessons and example of Nicholas Rubinstein, is now gaining a real success in Germany. When he comes to Petersburg I recommend him to your kindness.
334. To Otto Lessmann
Weimar, January l0th, 1884
Dear Friend,
The remarkable concerts of the Meiningen Court orchestra led me to the attempt to write a "Bulow March." I send you herewith a Preface to this, and also an article (in French), in the form of a letter, on my impressions in Meiningen. Will you insert both these in your paper? Also kindly translate the French letter.
[It follows here after the Preface in the original. A German translation of it appeared in Lessmann's Allgemeine Musikzeitung on the 18th January, 1884, under the title of "Letter to a friend.">[
Faithfully yours,
F. Liszt
I shall stay ten days to a fortnight longer in Weimar on account of the severe illness of Achilles [Liszt's servant].