Italian composer of the Classical era (1740-1816) who was the most popular opera composer of the late 1700s; his music was praised by Haydn and Beethoven and an operatic influence on Mozart and Rossini. Very rare manuscript DS in Italian, signed “Cav'er Paisiello,” one page, 9.25 x 15, November 16, 1811. As president of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Naples, Paisiello issues a letter to a minister regarding the Santa Maria dell'Incoronata, which has frescoes by Giotto but is in poor condition. Paisiello recommends that the church be reopened and restored, so the fresco could benefit by the circulation of fresh air. Signed at the conclusion by Paisiello. In fine condition. After a lifetime of prolific activity, mainly in Naples, as a composer of operas, Paisiello spent the years 1802-1804 as Napoleon's maître de chapelle in Paris, where he composed sacred music and a single opera. After his return to Naples he received many royal and court appointments and was given the rank of Cavaliere in 1808.
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