[Pagliacci] Leoncavallo, Ruggero. (1857-1919). Autograph Musical Quotation, "Ridi Pagliaccio." . The Italian composer has boldly penned probably the most instantly recognizable opera tune ever written. AMQS "Ridi Pagliaccio," "R. Leoncavallo. London. 10 Oct. 1911." Together with unsigned photographs of the composer and of Enrico Caruso as Canio.


Leoncavallo is best remembered for his opera Pagliacci, first produced in 1892 in Milan and wildly popular ever since.