Auction Date:2011 Dec 07 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Composer (1741–1816) best known today for the vocal romance ‘Plaisir d'Amour,’ on which the 1961 Elvis Presley standard ‘Can't Help Falling in Love’ is based. Two items: ALS, in French addressed to Napoleon, signed “Martini Inspector at the Conservatory of Music, Retired from the Conservatory,” one page, 8 x 12.5, Year 11 [October 9, 1802]. In full (translated): “I have the honor of addressing the enclosed petition to You; if it succeeds in gaining Your attention I am certain that justice will be done to me.”; and the petition referred to in the letters, a one-page manuscript DS, in French, addressed to Napoleon, signed “Martini at the Conservatory of Music,” 9.5 x 14.5. Martini lists numerous operas, music for organ, and “over 100 pieces for wind instruments which have spread this kind of music to all the regiments of France.” Martini concludes: “He is 61 years old. Of German origin, he has devoted his talents to the French nation, and has just been retired from the Conservatory. Having lost everything he asks for the justice and kindness of the Government.” Intersecting folds to both, some mild toning, and writing on document a shade or two light, otherwise fine condition. Martini's petition met with favor and he went on to write music for Napoleon including a cantata for his marriage to Marie Louise.
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