Bellini, Vincenzo - Autograph Letter Signed

$4,395 · Offered by Tamino Autographs

Signed

Italian opera composer (1801-1835), one of the greatest of the Bel Canto era whose best-remembered works are Norma, I Puritani, and La Sonnambula. Wonderful short autograph letter in Italian (sold with translation) signed by the composer whose recipient was the Scottish publisher and composer Montague Corri (1784-1849), son of the composer Domenico Corri. In this letter, Maestro Bellini mentions the famous chorus "Guerra! Guerra!" from his opera Norma. Size is 5.2 x 8.1 inches, 1 page, minor rust stains with a blind-stamped shield plus an additional page with Bellini's handwriting "A Monsieur Corri", some folds and minor paper repairs on verso, in very good condition. A highly desirable letter to collect from one of the most prominent opera composers of the XIX century! ALSO INCLUDED is an original, vintage etching showing the composers, 6.6 x 10.2 inches, minor stains, in very good condition, ideal to frame with this wonderful autograph letter.

• Binding: Hardcover

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