Mascagni, Pietro

SKU: 6027339

Prix:
Prix réduitSFr.699,00 Prix normalSFr.785,00

Description

Autograph letter signed, two pages (on two conjoined sheets), 4,5 x 7 inch, Rome, 20.02.1901, in Italian, to Giuseppe Mussi (mayor of Milan) - concerning the celebrations of Verdi's funeral (Verdi died on January 27, 1901), written and signed in black ink "Pietro Mascagni", attractively mounted (removable) for display with a photograph, shows Pietro Mascagni in a head and shoulders portrait (altogether 11,75 x 16,5 inch), with intersecting mailing fold, and as done red crossed out - in fine to very fine condition.

In parts:
"...Nei giorni che precedettero il funerale di Giuseppe Verdi ebbi l’avore di ricevere dalla S.V. (nella mia qualità di direttore del Liceo Musicale Rossini di Pesaro) un telegramma che avvertiva della semplicità del trasporto funebre in ossequio alla esplicita volontà del grande Estinto. E nello stesso telegramma la S.V. aggiungera che per le solenni onoranze del trigesimo giorno mi sarebbero pervenute le debite istanzioni.Essendo attualmente lontano da Pesaro e non volendo in nessun modo che l’Istituto di Rossini sia secondo ad alcuno nel tributo di devozione alla memoria di Verdi, Le sarei infinitamente grato se volesse farmi pervenire le istruzioni in proposito qui, a Roma - Via Nazionale 82..."

Translated:
"... In the days leading up to Giuseppe Verdi's funeral, I had the favor of receiving from the S.V. (in my capacity as director of the Liceo Musicale Rossini in Pesaro) a telegram that warned of the simplicity of funeral transport in deference to the explicit will of the great decedent. And in the same telegram, the S.V. he added that due to the solemn honor of the thirtieth day I would have received the necessary appeals. Being at present far from Pesaro and not wanting in any way that Rossini's Institute is second to anyone in the tribute of devotion to the memory of Verdi, I would be infinitely grateful if you would like to send me the instructions here, in Rome - Via Nazionale 82 ..."

Plus d'informations sur la personne

Profession:
(1863 - 1945) Italian composer most noted for his operas

Year of Birth: 1863

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