Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p., Berlin?], 10 January 1873, to an unidentified recipient, 1873 Jan. 10.

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, "...

Adam, Adolphe, 1803-1856

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French composer, 19th century. From the description of Letter from Adolphe Charles Adams to an unknown correspondent. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122571784 Adolphe Adam was a French composer. He wrote primarily for the theatre, composing operas, ballets, light operas and vaudeville during his career. He is best known for some of his ballets, such as Giselle and Le Corsaire . From the guide to the Adolphe Adam Papers, undated [1803-1856], (Special Collections R...

Wachtel, Theodor 1823-1893

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German tenor. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [n.p., Berlin?], 10 January 1873, to an unidentified recipient, 1873 Jan. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270678610 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Berlin, 26 August 1881, to an unidentified recipient, 1881 Aug. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270678614 ...

Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection (Pierpont Morgan Library)

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