To Baron Alexander Wetzlar von Plakenstern
Vienna, written from home on May 18, [1803]

Anderson v1 pg90 - letter #73

 

 

       Although we have never spoken to one another, yet I have not the slightest hesitation in introducing to you the bearer of this letter, Herr Brischdower, a very able virtuoso and an absolute master of his instrument - He not only performs his own concertos but is also an excellent quartet player. I earnestly hope that you will obtain for him a wider circle of acquaintances. He has already made a favourable impression on Lobkowitz and Fries and all the other distinguished lovers of music -

       It would not be at all a bad thing, I think, if you were to take him some evening to Therese Schönfeld, at whose house, I am told, many friends assemble, or if you even invited him to your house - I know that you too will thank me for having procured you this acquaintance -

                                     All good wishes, my dear Baron -
                                                              Your most devoted Beethoven