Italian composer (1797–1848) known as a leading composer of the bel canto opera style. Boldly penned AMQS on an off-white sheet of 8 x 6.7 musically lined paper, signed and inscribed in French (translated), "Every good wish to Madame Hasselt van Barth, Donizetti, 1845.” Donizetti pens an extended bar of a melody in A major. In fine condition. The recipient, Anna Maria Wilhelmine van Hasselt-Barth, was a soprano who starred in many bel canto roles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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