Franz LISZT. L.A.S., Rome November 19, 1885, to a "Most honored friend" [Baron de Loën, Intendant of the Court Theatre in Weimar]; 3 pages in-8. In favour of the harpist and composer Wilhelm Posse (1852-1925). "In spite of the fatigue of my eyes and my understanding, I still write music in Rome, and hardly move from my room, which overlooks a wall, not decorated with frescoes. ...] For the New Year's Day concert, I ask you to recommend to the kind attention of the Grand Duchess the harpist-artist from the Berlin theatre, Mr. Posse. You heard him at the "Hofgärtnerei"; his virtuosity is off the charts, and his fame is rising. One of his students performs in a distinguished manner at your theater ... He also gives news from the Costanzi Theatre in Rome: "They are rehearsing the opera by Marchetti, - the composer of Ruy Blas, who is very successful in Italy. Marchetti's new opera is entitled Don Juan of Austria " ...