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Leoncavallo, Ruggero. (1857-1919). Autograph Letter. An interesting letter from the Italian composer best known for his operas, and particularly for the beloved repertoire staple, "Pagliacci" (1892). Four integral pages, recto/verso of a larger sheet, 22 x 18 cm. Pallanza. 14 September, 1898. With the original envelope, addressed to A.H. Payne, music editor and Director of the journal "Dur und Moll" in Leipzig. Usual folds, 2 pages of letter a shade light, otherwise fine.

Letter in French, signed "R. Leoncavallo," sending a package of materials to help with a forthcoming article about him, presumably in "Dur und Moll," including some recent photographs of his study, some recent portraits, a signed copy of Boheme, some recently published articles from Italy, which include his up-to-date biography. "Now regarding what you say about not daring to make me an offer for one of my compositions because you could never afford my usual rates, I respond as follows: Tell me yourself what type of little piece you'd like to have from me, and becasue I would like the honor of being edited by you, I will send it to you and you can pay me whatever you normally pay to composers at your [publishing] house." He closes by thanking him in advance "for that which you will do for me in your estimable magazine" and "looks forward to receiving confirmation of receipt of the photographs I have sent and to hearing back with some direction for the little piece that you would like to have."

Leoncavallo, Ruggero. (1857-1919) Autograph Letter

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Leoncavallo, Ruggero. (1857-1919). Autograph Letter. An interesting letter from the Italian composer best known for his operas, and particularly for the beloved repertoire staple, "Pagliacci" (1892). Four integral pages, recto/verso of a larger sheet, 22 x 18 cm. Pallanza. 14 September, 1898. With the original envelope, addressed to A.H. Payne, music editor and Director of the journal "Dur und Moll" in Leipzig. Usual folds, 2 pages of letter a shade light, otherwise fine.

Letter in French, signed "R. Leoncavallo," sending a package of materials to help with a forthcoming article about him, presumably in "Dur und Moll," including some recent photographs of his study, some recent portraits, a signed copy of Boheme, some recently published articles from Italy, which include his up-to-date biography. "Now regarding what you say about not daring to make me an offer for one of my compositions because you could never afford my usual rates, I respond as follows: Tell me yourself what type of little piece you'd like to have from me, and becasue I would like the honor of being edited by you, I will send it to you and you can pay me whatever you normally pay to composers at your [publishing] house." He closes by thanking him in advance "for that which you will do for me in your estimable magazine" and "looks forward to receiving confirmation of receipt of the photographs I have sent and to hearing back with some direction for the little piece that you would like to have."