with a sticker on verso inscribed: Alex von Koettlitz
Program signed by the American tenor (1897-1963)
shown composing on his desk
shown as Gurnemanz in Parsifal
Violinist: Marie Soldat-Roeger
Bellini, Vincenzo - Autograph Letter Signed 1834 (repaired) Programs Special Sections Strauss with a sticker on versoItalian composer (1801 1835), one of the greatest opera composers of the Bel Canto movement. Rare autograph letter signed by him, dated in Puteaux, France in June (1834), in Italian, with translation included. Size is 5. 25 x 6. 75 inches. Bellini mentions being in the country for the composition of an opera, I Puritani, which would be his last. Two small holes, not affecting the signature, overall yellowish tone, otherwise in very good condition.