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Rare AMuQs From “The Land of Smiles”
LEHAR, Franz (1870-1948). Austrian composer of Hungarian descent. Known worldwide for his operettas. Lehar was associated with operatic tenor Richard Tauber who sang in many of his operettas beginning with “Frasquita” (1922). Adolf Hitler enjoyed Lehar’s work and in January 1939 and again on April 30, 1940 Hitler gave Lehar awards/medals in Berlin and Vienna. The Nazi regime used Lehar’s music for propaganda purposes. AMuQs, Lehar has penned a couple of bars of music and lyrics of “You Are My Heart’s Delight” from his very popular “The Land Of Smiles” on music paper measuring appx. 3.5”x9”. Inscribed, signed and dated: “Vienna, 21/XI/ 1946”. The composer has signed his name in full which is most unusual on items of this type. Choice..............................$350.00
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