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Price: $850.00 |
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MOUNTED WITH AGE TONING |
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Extremely scarce autographed octavo letter by the Italian composer in French, no date, no place. Catalani was Italy’s operatic hope as a successor to Giuseppe Verdi. His operas, “La Wally” and “Loreley” were extremely popular in their day, influenced by Wagner and championed by Arturo Toscanini. (Toscanini named his first daughter Wally!) The composer never reached his full potential, as he succumbed to tuberculosis at the age of 39 in 1893. The letter written in French is a recommendation for a famous violinist of the time. Catalani trained at the Paris Conservatoire…..quite a feat for an Italian in the 19th Century! Catalani writes: My Lady I have the honor of sending you the address of Mademoiselle de Belleville of whom I spoke with you this morning. If you wish to see her on Sunday at your home, My Lady, I ask you to write her a note, as she might be otherwise engaged. My Lady, I have the honor of being your servant. A. Catalani The letter is mounted and has some slight discoloration due to aging and a paper-clip, but otherwise fine and a top rarity!.
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ALFREDO CATALANI - COMPOSER |
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