GIULIO ALARY (1814-1891) Autograph letter signed to ‘Signora Jourdain’, dated ‘Sunday 9 February’.

Lotto 626

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With an autograph musical staff at the end of the letter. In Italian and French. 1p. in-8 20,4 x 13,3 cm Good condition. Paper a little crumpled, folds inherent to mailing. Giulio Alary, or Jules Alary. Italian composer, conductor and teacher, based in Paris from 1835. After settling in France, he made his name as a composer, became a singing teacher and, over the years, was appointed conductor of the Casino-Paganini, librarian and conductor of the Société des concerts de musique vocale religieuse et classique, accompanist at Napoleon III's chapel and at the Théâtre-Italien. He composed sacred, instrumental and vocal music to Italian, French, English and German lyrics, including numerous singing exercises and several works for the stage, some of which were successful.

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