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Haydn, Franz Joseph. Fine autograph letter signed ("Haydn"), in Italian, 1 page (7.25 x 4.5 in.; 184 x 114 mm.), [no place, no date], to Charles Burney minor marginal chipping; mounting remnants on verso; small tear top right not affecting any text. Haydn requests a canzonetto from Dr. Charles Burney. The great composer of the Classical period writes in full: Most venerated Doctor Burney, Please send me a copy of that canzonetto, because I no longer remember neither the Aria nor words. I am not going to send them immediately. I remain with every respect. Your most humble and venerable servant Haydn. Organist and composer, Dr. Charles Burney stands and the foremost music historian of his time in England. Burney admired Haydn intensely. He had been endeavoring to entice the composer to England during the 1780s, but was unsuccessful. When the impresario, Salomon, at last succeeded in luring him in 1791, Burney took a full part in welcoming the composer. He presented him with a set of his History of Music, composed and published a grandiose poem in his honor, and it is believed, arranged for him to be awarded a Doctor of Music at Oxford. Haydn was often a guest of Burney and frequently played chamber music at his home. Autograph letters in the hand of Haydn are extremely rare and only three letters from Haydn to Dr. Burney have appeared at auction since 1975. Provenance: Walter Slezak--present owner.