Single-sheet autograph manuscript from the great virtuoso violinist, Paganini's only pupil, who introduced Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in England in 1827 at age 12 and collaborated with Liszt and composed virtuoso arrangements of many works. 8 measures to be performed "Tempo di Marcia," humorously written within repeat brackets to be played "Sempre D.C." (returning always to the beginning). Signed "Camillo Sivori" and dated Bradford, 15 February, 1852. On pale blue paper, 18 x 23 cm. Mounting stains and remnants (on verso) at corners, else fine.
Single-sheet autograph manuscript from the great virtuoso violinist, Paganini's only pupil, who introduced Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in England in 1827 at age 12 and collaborated with Liszt and composed virtuoso arrangements of many works. 8 measures to be performed "Tempo di Marcia," humorously written within repeat brackets to be played "Sempre D.C." (returning always to the beginning). Signed "Camillo Sivori" and dated Bradford, 15 February, 1852. On pale blue paper, 18 x 23 cm. Mounting stains and remnants (on verso) at corners, else fine.