Crivelli Domenico, Signed (1 results)

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. 175x110mm. Single sheet, folded. Two sides. In black ink, with a seductive red border. Dated September 28th 7. Addressed to a doctor, recommending a friend to his care. It reads: 'My dear Doctor | Knowing your | desire to serve your fellow | creatures when you can, I | take this opportunity of | introducing a pupil of | mine to you who is desirous | of a [?] [?], she is settled | at Bath but visits | Clifton regularly, & will | do your recommendation | credit, as a singing | mistress should you have | an opportunity of being useful to her. Pray | remember me to Mrs | [?] | I believe | yours truly | D. Crivelli'. A purpose-driven and professional letter from Domenico Crivelli (1793-1856). Domenico became principal professor of singing at the Royal Academy of Music at its foundation in 1823 and continued there until his death, having taught most of the English opera singers of that period. He died on 31 December 1856, at his home, 71, Upper Norton Street, Portland Place, London. He wrote a method of singing, "L'Arte del Canto" or "The Art of Singing" (1841). Signed by Author(s).