Laparra, Raoul - Autograph Letter Signed 1903 [CHILDREN] and from contemporary newspapers with

and from contemporary newspapers with comments about performances or the passing away of artists

in a career cut short by his early death

Program for a performance of Donizetti's opera "Maria Stuarda" at Sadler's Wells Opera at London Coliseum

Italian contralto (1856-1932) and mother of the soprano Luisa Villani

with signature on the second

Laparra, Raoul - Autograph Letter Signed 1903 [CHILDREN] and from contemporary newspapers withFrench composer (1876 1943) who perished tragically during a bombing in France during World War II. Autograph letter in French signed by him and dated April 4, 1903, to an unidentified gentleman saying that he may forward two letters for him. Laparra will win the Grand Prix de Rome in November for music composition with his Ulysse. Size is 4. 4 x 6. 9 inches, 1 page, folds, overall rust tone, in very good condition.