music Pleased with his opera’s success in Paris 683. Gaetano Donizetti. Italian composer (1797-1848) known as a leading
composer of the bel canto opera style. ALS in French, signed “Donizetti,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, blindstamped monogram letterhead, no date but circa 18391840. Letter thanking his correspondent for his assistance, in full (translated): “I am very grateful for everything you are doing for me; I accept the success of Lucia [di Lammermoor] as an anticipation of the success of the Martyrs, that should begin rehearsing after Ruolz’s Vendetta.” In fine condition, with one repaired edge tear. Lucia di Lammermoor was first performed in French translation at the Theatre de la Renaissance on August 3, 1839. Donizetti was living in Paris at this time and was preparing a revision of his opera Poliuto for the Paris Opera, which premiered as Les Martyrs in April 1840. Starting Bid $200
Incredibly rare quartet of quotations in Puccini’s hand: “La Boheme,” “La Manon,” “La Tosca,” and “Mme. Butterfly” 684. Giacomo Puccini Autograph Musical Quotations Signed. Amazing quadruple AMQS on an off-white 9.25 x 12.25
musically lined sheet, signed and inscribed at the conclusion, “Giacomo Puccini, a Madame Farcounet, Nice 23.3.06.” Above, Puccini pens two-to-four bars from four of his most beloved operas, writing the titles above: “La Boheme,” “La Manon,” “La Tosca,” and “Mme. Butterfly.” While other single AMQS from Puccini have sold in the past—and we have encountered a singular triple-quote example—this is the lone four-quote autograph from Puccini we have ever witnessed. Large in size and boasting bold, beautiful writing from the opera master, it is an unprecedented and truly exquisite piece. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. A stunning quartet of musical quotations that represents the sum of Puccini’s most renowned, revered, and towering masterpieces. Starting Bid $500
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