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Puccini Correspondence
Giacomo Puccini was an extremely busy correspondent throughout his career. Among the riches of the Music Division is an array of autograph cards and letters that deal with a wide variety of topics. They document his daily activities as well as provide important details about his work. This letter is to Alfredo Vandini, a childhood friend of Puccini's, and, later, a government official to whom Puccini turned for a help with a number of matters. It dates from the period immediately before the disastrous first performance of Madama Butterfly. |