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Italian composer (1857–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple ‘Pagliacci’ (1892). AMQS signed “R. Leoncavallo,” o

Ten items: nine ink signatures on individual off-white cards, each measuring approximately 3.5 x 2.25, four of which are affixed to 8 x 10.5 black scr

Italian composer (1863–1945) whose 1890 masterpiece ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ takes a place among the most beloved staples of the operatic repertoire. AL

German-born composer (1791–1864) best known for such operas as Les Hugenots and Robert le Diable. ALS in French, signed “Meyerbeer,” one page, 4.5 x 5

ALS in French, signed “Meyerbeer,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Letter asking for an appointment with the painter Camille Roqueplan. In fine condit

Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and

Soviet composer (1906–1975) whose fifteen symphonies occupy a place of central performance in the orchestral literature of the twentieth century. ALS

AMQS on an off-white sheet of Dr. Harry Small’s Academy of Music stationery, 7.25 x 5, signed “John Philip Sousa, Feb. ‘00.” Sousa pens three bars of

Immensely popular Italian operatic soprano (1871–1940) renowned for the acrobatic skill of her brilliant coloratura voice. The dish Turkey Tetrazzini

Ornately-penned AMQS, in Italian, on an off-white 7.5 x 4.5 sheet. Verdi pens three bars of music and lyrics from Otello, “ora e per sempre addio sant