Important Italian composer (1792-1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Seville and William Tell. ALS in Italian, signed “Rossini,” one page, 5.28 x 8.5, December 19, 1846. Handwritten letter to Count Enrico Grabinski, recommending a musician from Bologne, Carlo Verardi, who he considers to be a violin prodigy. He recommends Verardi because his talent and character deserve the protection of the Count. In very good to fine condition, with staining affecting only the appearance.
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