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G. PUCCINI, AUTOGRAPH LETTER TO MARIA BIANCA GINORI, ABOUT DALLA RIZZA IN "MANON LESCAUT", 1923
估價
600 - 800 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Giacomo Puccini
- Autograph letter signed (“GPuccini”), to Maria Bianca Ginori, 24 December 1923
about the final revision of Manon Lescaut, staged at La Scala with Gilda Dalla Rizza in the title role, who has had more success than the year before, informing her that he has occasionally been hunting but there’s little or nothing to catch, so he is stuck with his wife Elvira who has been confined to bed with influenza for that week (“...figurati che allegria!...”), and thanking her for her letter to the Ministry on his behalf (...Fu ripresa Manon alla Scala con la dalla Rizza con maggiore successo dell’anno scorso..."). 1 page, 4to (c.26.7 x 21cm), printed stationery, autograph envelope, Viareggio, “Vigilia di natale”, [24 December] 1923
Condition
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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."
"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."
拍品資料及來源
1923 saw the thirtieth-anniversary production of Manon Lescaut, containing Puccini's final revisions to the score. It was conducted by Toscanini, with Gilda Dalla Rizza (1892-1975) in the title role; she was one of Puccini's favourite sopranos and his preferred choice for Liu in Turandot. Maria Ginori Lisci was the daughter of Marchese Carlo Ginori-Lisci, the dedicatee of La bohème, who granted Puccini hunting rights on his neighbouring estate.