F. Liszt
Rome (Hotel Alibert), November 28th, 1885
I shall remain here till the middle of January. This summer Mme. Montigny [Mme. Montigny-Remaury, an excellent pianist; retired into private life on her second marriage in Vienna] spoke to me of her marriage, which has now taken place. M. de Serres gave me the impression of an honest man who adores his wife. I have no news of the newly married couple.
There is nothing more witty than your remark on the perpetual youth of composers in Paris. In your company, dear friend, I would gladly be of the party, in spite of my seventy-four years.
373. To Eugen d'Albert
[The most important and many-sided of the younger pupils of
Liszt]
Admired, Dear "Albertus Magnus,"
Thank you for the dedication of your worthy, noble, effective Concerto, which I have again read through with special pleasure, and heard played by Stavenhagen.
Is no edition of it for two pianofortes come out? I think such editions are desirable—almost indispensable. They are also much used now.
Congratulating you on your happiness in becoming a father, with best regards to your wife,