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Verdi, Giuseppe
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- Verdi, Giuseppe
- Autograph draft letter signed ("G Verdi"), to Giulio Belinzaghi, the Mayor of Milan, about the Requiem Mass for Manzoni
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in which he reports that the Requiem is almost finished, and that he feels he should discuss with him the arrangements for performing the work, asking the Mayor when he might be able to call on him to discuss the matter, since he has to leave Milan rather soon ("...Sig. Sindaco, In seguito a quanto ebbi l'onore di scriverle...nella scorsa Primavera, la Messa da Morte per Manzoni รจ quasi terminata. Mi resta a prendere in proposito con Lei le opportune intelligenze per l'esecuzione..."), with deletions and alterations
1 page, 8vo (c.19 x 11.5cm), Milan, 26 [?January] 1874
Unpublished and apparently unrecorded. This is an unrecorded letter about one of Verdi's best-loved works. Verdi had proposed to Belinzaghi in June 1873 that he should compose a Requiem Mass in honour of Alessandro Manzoni, a writer he particularly admired, who had died on 22 May. Verdi completed his great Requiem only in April 1874, but in this letter already plans its performance, which took place on the anniversary of the novelist's death. Verdi met Tito Ricordi in Genoa in February 1874 to discuss publishing the work. Verdi wrote again to the Mayor on 14 February, hoping to discuss arrangements. The present letter is apparently unrecorded.
1 page, 8vo (c.19 x 11.5cm), Milan, 26 [?January] 1874
Unpublished and apparently unrecorded. This is an unrecorded letter about one of Verdi's best-loved works. Verdi had proposed to Belinzaghi in June 1873 that he should compose a Requiem Mass in honour of Alessandro Manzoni, a writer he particularly admired, who had died on 22 May. Verdi completed his great Requiem only in April 1874, but in this letter already plans its performance, which took place on the anniversary of the novelist's death. Verdi met Tito Ricordi in Genoa in February 1874 to discuss publishing the work. Verdi wrote again to the Mayor on 14 February, hoping to discuss arrangements. The present letter is apparently unrecorded.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."