Italian composer (1863–1945) whose 1890 masterpiece ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ takes a place among the most beloved staples of the operatic repertoire. ALS in Italian, signed “P. Mascagni,” one page, 7 x 10.5, November 13, 1914. Letter to Corrado Ricci explaining that he will not be able to be in Rome for the meeting of the permanent commission for music as he will have to stay in Livorno. Central horizontal and vertical fold, several colored pencil lines and notations, and an office stamp to right side, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
