SUMMARY
Ignaz von Attems (1714–1762) spent four years on a Grand Tour of Europe. He departed from his native Graz in October 1734, returning in October 1738. Thirty-two letters sent to his father during this journey have survived. Attems reported on several events, actual or imminent, featuring music. He not only enjoyed these occasions but also took home some more durable souvenirs, which included at least thirty-five musical manuscripts. These provide useful information on what kind of music was valued in the German-speaking world around 1735 and which music was popular in Italy in 1738