Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [London] Feb. 4 1863 and 8 February 1864, to Lewis Wingfield, 1863 Feb. 4.

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Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [London] Feb. 4 1863 and 8 February 1864, to Lewis Wingfield, 1863 Feb. 4.

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Discussing various plans for the theatre, mentioning the International Exhibition, the dramatic company, the Garrison Amateurs, the postponement of his benefit, saying he has received the book of Dinorah [i.e. Meyerbeer's Le pardon de Ploërmel], etc.

2 items (4 p.) ; (12mo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Meyerbeer, Giacomo, 1791-1864

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By 1831, Spontini's reputation has lost ground to the works of younger men, including Meyerbeer, whose Robert le Diable was first performed eight month after the date of this letter; this is perhaps the opera mentioned here, though Meyerbeer may be referring to the abortive Le Portefaix, the contract for which he had just signed. Despite the apparent warmth of their relationship, Spontini was already jealous. His own continuing lack of success he attributed to a plot orchestrated by Meyerbeer, "...

Wingfield, Lewis, 1842-1891

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Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection (Pierpont Morgan Library)

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Harris, John H. (John Hobbis), 1874-1940

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English theatrical lessee. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [London] Feb. 4 1863 and 8 February 1864, to Lewis Wingfield, 1863 Feb. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665385 Epithet: Sec Anti-Slavery and Aborigines Protection Society British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000295.0x00030e ...