Ignaz von Seyfried, Notiz zur Entstehung und Umarbeitung von Beethovens Oper "Fidelio", Autograph

Ignaz von Seyfried (1776-1841), composer, music writer and conductor of the first performances of Beethoven's opera "Fidelio" ("Leonore") makes notes of how the opera was composed: "Fidelio. / 1805. / November 20. / " 21 " " " / " 22 " " " / /:postponed, in light of / the poor theatre visits / during the enemy's in- / vasion.:/ / 1806. / /:reviewed with a few - / slight - changes, / whereas Mr. Röckel took on Florestan: March 29 / and April 10; in all: / five performances. / back / Although I rehearsed this opera / myself and also conducted the / last two repetitions /, I do not remember quite well / if not back then / - in line with / the printed / textbook - / the division of originally 3 acts / had been reduced to 2. - / Sfd." (FG)