MUSIC - Robert Schumann (Zwickau 1810 - Endenich 1856) - Very interesting autograph letter signed "R. Schumann”

Robert Schumann (Zwickau 1810 - Endenich 1856) Very interesting autograph letter signed "R. Schumann”, dated Dresden, 1 September 1846, to his publisher Julius Kistner, discussing his Opp. 25 (Myrthen lieder), 52 (Ouverture, Scherzo and Finale), and 58 (4 Skizzen für den Pedal- Flügel). Regarding Op. 25, the composer says that he is told that "the Robert Burns songs are popular" and asks if Kistner thinks it would be a good idea "to collect the latest issues and publish them separately," saying he believes "that such a choice would be beneficial" to the publisher. Regarding Op. 52, Schumann asks for some revisions, says that he expects to be able to send the 4-hand piano reduction to Kistner within 3-4 weeks, and states that he can send the orchestral parts soon. Regarding Op. 58, the composer notes that he understands that "the sketches for pedal piano are now completely finished," and asks Kistner to send him some free copies. Published in Schumann Briefedition, Series III, Vol. IV: Briefwechsel Robert und Clara Schumanns mit Leipziger Verlegern, pp. 204-205. Op. 25: Myrthen " ... the lieder of 1840, like many of the earlier piano pieces, were closely interwoven with his feelings for Clara. ‘Much of you is embedded in my Eichendorff Liederkreis’, he wrote to her in May, and the same could justly be said of Myrthen, Frauenliebe und -leben …”. 2 pp. With integral address panel with dark red wax seal with initials [?CS] intact; note in red ink to recto and manuscript identification to verso in other hands. In very good condition overall.