Chopin and George Sand in Mallorca

In 1838, the couple Frédéric Chopin and George Sand decided to spend the winter in Palma de Mallorca, There were important problems there, material problems, artistic projects. The health of the body. E-mail from Chopin to Julian Fontana, Paris. Sun every day, everyone dressed in summer clothes because it's hot. At night, we hear chants of guitar sounds for hours. There are huge balconies of waves as the vines fall. You will receive the prelude soon. I'll see you later. Tell Playel he will receive the manuscripts shortly. Tell me a little about yourself for our friendship. I'll write more in a moment. I'll be back in the winter. Frédéric Chopin to Julian Fontana in Paris. Palma de Mallorca, December 3, 1838. It was a very nice day. But Julian, don't leave my apartment for him. I can't send the manuscript. I'm not finished yet. I've been sick as a puppy for the last two weeks. Three doctors, the most famous on the island, examined me. You sniffed my cold. Or else I'd be beaten in the neck to know where my hunger grew from. The third one I felt listening while I was waiting. The first one said I was going to burn. Second, that I was in imminent danger. And the third said I was already broken. Val de Moça, Palma de Mallorca, born on the 12th of December 1839. My dear, I send you the preludes. I'm going to go. You and Wolf. I don't think they have any mistakes. You should give the Props a copy and original to him. Tell Leo I didn't have time to thank you for the money from Propst, For which I'm putting together a note and a receipt. About the money that Leo will give you, that is, 500 francs, You'll pay the rent until January 1st, 425 francs. And you will discharge the rest. O ótimo resultado artístico do período em que Chopin ficou em Mallorca The best artistic result of the period in which Chopin stayed in Mallorca It was his 24th Prelude. They're a microcosm of mental states.