Clara Novello [Clara Anastasia Novello; Countess Clara Anastasia Gigliucci], celebrated soprano.] Autograph Letter Signed ('Clara Novello'), giving details of her plans for a concert in Belfast.

4pp, 16mo. Bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded once. With embossed armorial letterhead. Good firm signature: 'Clara Novello.' An interesting letter, casting light on the practical arrangement of musical concerts in Victorian Britain and Ireland. The recipient is not named, and the letter begins: 'Dear Sir, | I have not heard from Mr. Bussell of your Concert, but on receipt of your favor of the 15th. consider myself engaged to Belfast for the 1st. May.' She continues: 'I purpose singing the following unless you particularly wish any class of music especially.' She lists four pieces, by Handel, Mozart and Cagnoni, explaining that she has 'not named any concerted piece not knowing who may be at the concert with me', and she will be obliged by a 'line to tell me which parts for orchestra you have', intending herself to 'bring those to the Can: of Cagnoni'.