[MUSIC]. VERDI, GIUSEPPE, 1813-1901. Autograph letter signed ("G. Verdi," with large flourish) to "mia cara Adelina" (probably the legendary signer Adelina Patti), Turin, 26 February 1864. 2 pages, 8vo, partial fold separation, in Italian. VERDI TO PATTI? The composer writes about plans for a performance of his "La Traviata" in Paris. He regrets he will be unable to attend because he is so busy, but is assured that the conductor will do everything to ensure a success, and expresses his hope that he will be thought of as one of her best friends and greatest admirers.

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[MUSIC]. VERDI, GIUSEPPE, 1813-1901. Autograph letter signed ("G. Verdi," with large flourish) to "mia cara Adelina" (probably the legendary signer Adelina Patti), Turin, 26 February 1864. 2 pages, 8vo, partial fold separation, in Italian. VERDI TO PATTI? The composer writes about plans for a performance of his "La Traviata" in Paris. He regrets he will be unable to attend because he is so busy, but is assured that the conductor will do everything to ensure a success, and expresses his hope that he will be thought of as one of her best friends and greatest admirers.

Adelina Patti (1843-1919), born in Spain, made her debut in New York in 1859 and sang at Covent Garden, London in the period 1861-1865. She is considered one of the greatest coloraturas of the century.