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Ponchielli, Amilcare - Autograph Letter Signed 1871
Famous and very important Italian composer (1834-1886), mainly of operas, married to famous soprano Teresina Brambilla (1845-1921). Autograph letter signed, dated in Cremona, March 1st, 1871, to a lover (calling himself her future husband), called Ermenegilda - who ended not being his wife. Ponchielli ended marrying Brambilla in 1874. Ponchielli mentions his teacher, an upcoming exam, and other personal businesses. Three pages, each one 5.25 x 8.25 inches, written in Italian, signed as "Amilca