STRAUSS Richard Georg [Munich, 1864 - Garmisch, 1949], Germa - Lot 314

STRAUSS Richard Georg [Munich, 1864 - Garmisch, 1949], German composer. Autograph letter signed. Taormina, December 8, 1937. In German. He talks about his trip. Rough French translation: "Dear Baron, In the rain, fog and storm, we covered in 11 hours the 380 km between Naples and Cosenza! While passing by mounts and by vales [...] very good road, very beautiful landscape for the lovers of Italy. Hotel Excelsior in Corenza correct! The room is not heated but the beds are clean and the large bathroom. Good food! [...] The owner [...] of of the establishment very Italian of the South. [...] From Corenza to Tiriolo [... very mountainous, but beautiful from there. Here, we are like in paradise! The food is excellent! It is so far the best [...] of all Excelsior hotels! Full summer! With the best best regards from my wife and myself.