Music/Dance
TOSTI
(Sir Francesco Paolo, 1846-1916, Italian composer and Music Teacher)
Fine Autograph Letter in red ink, in French, with translation, boldly signed, to Dear Mademoiselle
asking her to forgive him for not having already replied to your kind little note. I find your poetry delightful, but unfortunately I recently set to music some verses that have almost the same sentiment. My apologies therefore for the delay in replying to you and please accept, dear Miss, my sincere greetings..., 3 sides 8vo., 12 Mandeville Place,
Item Date: 1889
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Tosti settled in England and became singing teacher to the Royal Family in 1881. In 1894 he joined the Royal Academy of Music as a professor. In 1906, he became a British citizen and was knighted (KCVO) two years later by his friend, King Edward VII. Transcription 12 MANDEVILLE PLACE W. Chère Mademoiselle, Pardonnez-moi si je n'ai pas déjà répondu à votre aimable petit mot. Je trouve votre poésie ravissante, mais malheureusement j'ai mis dernièrement en musique des vers qui ont presque le même sentiment. Mes excuses donc pour le retard à vous répondre et recevez, chère Mademoiselle, mes salutations empressées. Paolo Tosti Translation 12 MANDEVILLE PLACE W. Dear Miss, Forgive me for not having already replied to your kind little note. I find your poetry delightful, but unfortunately I recently set to music some verses that have almost the same sentiment. My apologies therefore for the delay in replying to you and please accept, dear Miss, my sincere greetings. Paolo Tosti
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