![LISZT, Franz (1811-1886). Autograph musical quotation signed, n.p., n.d., the opening 20 bars of the 'Agnus Dei' from the 'Graner Messe' (Missa solemnis zur Einweihung der Basilika in Gran [Esztergom]), S.9, marked 'Poco Adagio', in short score (the instrumentation marked), 19 bars on one page, 8vo (215 x 135mm), later annotation in blue ink noting title and attribution, mounted on card. Provenance: Louisa Emil Charlotte, Lady Revelstoke, wife of the 1st Lord Revelstoke -- at her death in 1892, to her 2nd daughter Margaret, wife of 6th Earl Spencer; and by descent-- sale at Christie's, 16 October 1985, lot 143.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2003/CKS/2003_CKS_06854_0028_000(064810).jpg?w=1)
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LISZT, Franz (1811-1886). Autograph musical quotation signed, n.p., n.d., the opening 20 bars of the 'Agnus Dei' from the 'Graner Messe' (Missa solemnis zur Einweihung der Basilika in Gran [Esztergom]), S.9, marked 'Poco Adagio', in short score (the instrumentation marked), 19 bars on one page, 8vo (215 x 135mm), later annotation in blue ink noting title and attribution, mounted on card. Provenance: Louisa Emil Charlotte, Lady Revelstoke, wife of the 1st Lord Revelstoke -- at her death in 1892, to her 2nd daughter Margaret, wife of 6th Earl Spencer; and by descent-- sale at Christie's, 16 October 1985, lot 143.
The quotation differs in a number of respects from the published score: the instrumental introduction in particular is more elaborate and chromatic. Liszt wrote the Mass for Esztergom in 1855, and it was first performed the following year; he revised the work in 1857-58.
The quotation differs in a number of respects from the published score: the instrumental introduction in particular is more elaborate and chromatic. Liszt wrote the Mass for Esztergom in 1855, and it was first performed the following year; he revised the work in 1857-58.
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