Tosti, Sir Francesco Paolo. (1846-1916). Two Autograph Musical Quotations, "My Dreams," and "Spring Song." . Two fine unsigned musical quotes, neatly penned on both sides of a 12mo card. Together with a bold autograph signature and fine original photograph by Henry Porter.
"He was a prolific composer to Italian, French and English texts, with a graceful, fluent melodic style that quickly found favour among singers of drawing-room songs and ballads; the ballad ‘alla Tosti’ also found many imitators. His Vocal Albums, the 15 duets Canti popolari abruzzesi, and later songs such as Mattinata and Serenata all enjoyed great success." (Grove Online)
"He was a prolific composer to Italian, French and English texts, with a graceful, fluent melodic style that quickly found favour among singers of drawing-room songs and ballads; the ballad ‘alla Tosti’ also found many imitators. His Vocal Albums, the 15 duets Canti popolari abruzzesi, and later songs such as Mattinata and Serenata all enjoyed great success." (Grove Online)
Tosti, Sir Francesco Paolo. (1846-1916). Two Autograph Musical Quotations, "My Dreams," and "Spring Song." . Two fine unsigned musical quotes, neatly penned on both sides of a 12mo card. Together with a bold autograph signature and fine original photograph by Henry Porter.
"He was a prolific composer to Italian, French and English texts, with a graceful, fluent melodic style that quickly found favour among singers of drawing-room songs and ballads; the ballad ‘alla Tosti’ also found many imitators. His Vocal Albums, the 15 duets Canti popolari abruzzesi, and later songs such as Mattinata and Serenata all enjoyed great success." (Grove Online)
"He was a prolific composer to Italian, French and English texts, with a graceful, fluent melodic style that quickly found favour among singers of drawing-room songs and ballads; the ballad ‘alla Tosti’ also found many imitators. His Vocal Albums, the 15 duets Canti popolari abruzzesi, and later songs such as Mattinata and Serenata all enjoyed great success." (Grove Online)