De Crescenzo, Costantino. (1847-1911)
Prima Carrezza - Autograph Musical Quotation
Autograph musical quotation of the Italian composer and pianist's best-known piece, Prima Carrezza, penned neatly on a postcard of Madison Square, New York. De Crescenzo has written out four measures of the theme on precisely ruled lines, and signed boldly at the foot. On the verso, the postcard is addressed to the Argentinian collector Ramona Imaz Otaño. Slight wear to the corners; overall in fine condition. 5.5 x 3.5 inches (13.8 x 9 cm)."Costantino De Crescenzo was an Italian composer and pianist. He started his musical studies at a very young age at the Conservatorio San Pietro a Maiella, of which S. Mercadante was the Director in that time. There he perfected his piano playing under the guidance of F. Valente and then in composition with C. Conti, he was also later asked to assist the Mercadante, who had become blind, with the direction of the consevatory." (MusOpen.org) (13521)
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