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German composer, pianist and conductor Max Reger autograph musical quotation signed. Reger handwrites three bars from his unpublished choral work, ''Hoch lebe dies Haus'' (translated ''Long Live This House''), on two hand-drawn staves, with holograph lyrics, in German. Signed and dated ''Max Reger / 7 June 1905'' and additionally signed by his wife, Elsa Reger. Max additionally writes the following cheeky instructions in German underneath the AMQS, ''Professors at academies and universities 'against' music are urged, in the interest of their own health, to regard this page with aversion and to turn to another page at once.'' Reger signs again, ''Max Reger / Prague 7 June 1905''. Single page measures 8.5'' x 10.75'' on paper with margins ruled in orange-red. Uniform toning, overall in very good plus condition.
Max Reger Autograph Musical Quotation Signed, Plus Handwritten Note Signed -- ''...regard this page with aversion and to turn to another page at once...''
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