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G. Rossini, autograph letter about Donizetti conducting his "Stabat Mater", 1842

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ROSSINI, GIOACHINO
Autograph letter about Donizetti and the "Stabat Mater", signed ("G. Rossini"), 26 February 1842

to Giacomo Pedroni of Ricordi’s, expressing his great delight that Donizetti might conduct the Italian premiere at Bologna, saying he would be fêted like a bridegroom and make him reconsider his opinion of the city, discussing the principal singers for the performance and their travel arrangements ("...Sarebbe vero che Donizetti voglia venire a Bologna? Per Dio se ciò fosse vero io sarei il più beato degli uomini, dille che a lui confiderei il mio Stabat; che egli me lo diriggerà, le offro in Cambio la mia vita e quanto posesso al mondo, sarebbe egli onorato e festeggiato come lo marito e si ricrederebbe forse sulle false impressioni di cui [è] tutt’ora in Preda..."

2 pages, 4to (c.25 x 20cm), integral autograph address leaf ("Al Signore / Il Sigr Maestro Pedroni”), Bologna, 26 February 1842, splitting along folds, some repaired with white tape, small seal tear

The Stabat Mater was one of Rossini’s most important later works. He did not hear the first public performance in Paris on 7 February 1842. A few weeks later he wrote to Donizetti asking him to come to Bologna to conduct it, putting his house at his disposal. Donizetti directed three very successful performances in Bologna on 18-20 March. Rossini’s long-term aim was to persuade Donizetti to assume the directorship of the Liceo Musicale in Bologna. Giacomo Pedroni worked for Ricordi, liaising with composers about performances of their works; Rossini addresses him in the familiar “tu” form, according him the title "Maestro", which usually means a composer or conductor.

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ROSSINI, GIOACHINO
Autograph letter about Donizetti and the "Stabat Mater", signed ("G. Rossini"), 26 February 1842

to Giacomo Pedroni of Ricordi’s, expressing his great delight that Donizetti might conduct the Italian premiere at Bologna, saying he would be fêted like a bridegroom and make him reconsider his opinion of the city, discussing the principal singers for the performance and their travel arrangements ("...Sarebbe vero che Donizetti voglia venire a Bologna? Per Dio se ciò fosse vero io sarei il più beato degli uomini, dille che a lui confiderei il mio Stabat; che egli me lo diriggerà, le offro in Cambio la mia vita e quanto posesso al mondo, sarebbe egli onorato e festeggiato come lo marito e si ricrederebbe forse sulle false impressioni di cui [è] tutt’ora in Preda..."

2 pages, 4to (c.25 x 20cm), integral autograph address leaf ("Al Signore / Il Sigr Maestro Pedroni”), Bologna, 26 February 1842, splitting along folds, some repaired with white tape, small seal tear

The Stabat Mater was one of Rossini’s most important later works. He did not hear the first public performance in Paris on 7 February 1842. A few weeks later he wrote to Donizetti asking him to come to Bologna to conduct it, putting his house at his disposal. Donizetti directed three very successful performances in Bologna on 18-20 March. Rossini’s long-term aim was to persuade Donizetti to assume the directorship of the Liceo Musicale in Bologna. Giacomo Pedroni worked for Ricordi, liaising with composers about performances of their works; Rossini addresses him in the familiar “tu” form, according him the title "Maestro", which usually means a composer or conductor.

Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.

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.

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