Donizetti, Gaetano. (1797–1848). Autograph Letter mentioning the Canto d'Ugolino. Autograph letter signed "Donizetti" to Mad. La Baronne Sophie Loewenstein, probably Princess Sophie of Loewenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg (1814–1876). 1 page. Small octavo, integral address leaf. Undated. In Italian. The composer is very sad to be unable to accept the invitation to walk by the sea, but earlier he must meet Perugini [somehow connected with Nicolini, possibly the composer Giuseppe Nicolini (1762 - 1842)] to sing the Canto di Dante [the cantata 'Canto d'Ugolino' was written by Donizetti for a benefit concert by the famous bass Lablache], but he will be there for dinner, and sends his regards to the Prince. "Sono dolentissimo di non poter accettare la passeggiata per mare, ma devo essere in prima sera con Perugini[?] dal Presidente Nicolini per cantare il Canto di Dante. Io assistero invece alla cena - [...] al principe da mia parte...Donizetti." Creased at folds, very light foxing, else fine.
Born in Bergamo, Italy, the composer studied music at Bergamo and Bologna, and produced his first opera in 1818 at Venice. The work which carried his fame beyond Italy was Anna Bolena (1830), and he had several other successes, notably Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). Stricken by paralysis, he became mentally ill.
Born in Bergamo, Italy, the composer studied music at Bergamo and Bologna, and produced his first opera in 1818 at Venice. The work which carried his fame beyond Italy was Anna Bolena (1830), and he had several other successes, notably Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). Stricken by paralysis, he became mentally ill.
Donizetti, Gaetano. (1797–1848). Autograph Letter mentioning the Canto d'Ugolino. Autograph letter signed "Donizetti" to Mad. La Baronne Sophie Loewenstein, probably Princess Sophie of Loewenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg (1814–1876). 1 page. Small octavo, integral address leaf. Undated. In Italian. The composer is very sad to be unable to accept the invitation to walk by the sea, but earlier he must meet Perugini [somehow connected with Nicolini, possibly the composer Giuseppe Nicolini (1762 - 1842)] to sing the Canto di Dante [the cantata 'Canto d'Ugolino' was written by Donizetti for a benefit concert by the famous bass Lablache], but he will be there for dinner, and sends his regards to the Prince. "Sono dolentissimo di non poter accettare la passeggiata per mare, ma devo essere in prima sera con Perugini[?] dal Presidente Nicolini per cantare il Canto di Dante. Io assistero invece alla cena - [...] al principe da mia parte...Donizetti." Creased at folds, very light foxing, else fine.
Born in Bergamo, Italy, the composer studied music at Bergamo and Bologna, and produced his first opera in 1818 at Venice. The work which carried his fame beyond Italy was Anna Bolena (1830), and he had several other successes, notably Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). Stricken by paralysis, he became mentally ill.
Born in Bergamo, Italy, the composer studied music at Bergamo and Bologna, and produced his first opera in 1818 at Venice. The work which carried his fame beyond Italy was Anna Bolena (1830), and he had several other successes, notably Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). Stricken by paralysis, he became mentally ill.