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Milan, 7 March 1831

Vincenzo Bellini to Alessandro Lamperi. Letter.    

Aut. US-CAh, Houghton MS Mus 143. One bifolio, one full side plus address and partially preserved seal on the verso.

Ed. Luzio, pp. 121-122; Cambi 1943, p. 268; Neri 2005, p. 183.

Milan 7 March 1831

My dear Lamperi

   Here is my good news for you about the sensational success of my opera last night at the Carcano. I'll say nothing about the music, which you'll see for yourself in print, but simply assure you that those two angels Rubini and Pasta drove everyone nearly mad with enthusiasm, and De Angelis will be able to tell you what modesty prevents me from saying myself. - I was at his home just the other day and he introduced me to his entire family, whom I found extremely kind and gracious. I await receipt of the flacc from you so that I can pay you the entire amount.

   Please remember me fondly, and rest assured that none of the honors I receive will ever cause me to forget my friends and especially your distinguished colleagues. Farewell

                                                your

                                                Bellini

My respects to your wife, and salutations to Grosson and his family and all of our friends, particularly Cossato

To Sig. Alessandro Lamperi

Undersecretary of State for

Foreign Affairs

Turin