Martin, Jean-Blaise - Autograph Letter Signed 1826 [OPERA] shown as Paolo in Zandonai's

shown as Paolo in Zandonai's Francesca Da Rimini at Teatro Regio

5 inches with some silvering but not affecting the signature

in honor of the actress and soprano Colette D'Arville (1902-1944)

one of the best in his country in the first half of the 19th century

Martin, Jean-Blaise - Autograph Letter Signed 1826 [OPERA] shown as Paolo in Zandonai'sFrench "baryton martin" i. e. a singer whose tessitura lies between baritone and tenor (1768 1837), who later taught singing at the "Conservatoire de Musique" of Paris, from 1825 to 1837. Created some 15 roles in operas by various composers including Nicholas Dalayrak, Andre Gretry and Etienne Mehul. Autograph letter signed, 1 page written in French, dated in 1826, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 5 x 7. 75 inches, small crease on top right and