{"product_id":"15776-viotti-giovanni-battista-autograph-letter-asking-for-tickets","title":"Viotti, Giovanni Battista. (1755–1824) Autograph Letter, Asking for Tickets","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eAutograph letter from the Italian virtuoso violinist and composer to English concert organizer Sir George Smart. March 11, 1813. 1 p. Translated from the French: \"You are very kind, Monsieur, to think of me, and you will be three times as kind if you have the goodness to add two more tickets to the one which I received from you this morning, for the oratorio tomorrow evening. I hope I am not being presumptuous, but I have two young ladies, two little musicians who are dying to hear your beautiful music. If you can accommodate my request, I will be much obliged. Your affectionate and devoted G. B. Viotti.\" Addressed to Smart on the opposite page with folding creases and wax seal remnants; torn at one corner, not affecting the text, and overall fine. 4.5 x 7 inches (11.8 x 18 cm).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eViotti spent a large part of his career in England, becoming a naturalized British citizen in July 1911. In 1813, he was one of the founders of the Philharmonic Society of London. He undoubtedly often crossed paths with Sir George Smart, who was one of the chief musical organizers and conductors in England during the early 1800's. Smart was knighted in 1811 and later became organist and then composer to the Chapel Royal, as well as conducting the Royal Philharmonic Society, Covent Garden, and other orchestras.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093595869343,"sku":"15776","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Viotti_ALS_15776_02.jpg?v=1722189073","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/15776-viotti-giovanni-battista-autograph-letter-asking-for-tickets","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}