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p.100
CLET002176
25.I.1915
Ho ricevuto da
Coll’augurio di avere finalmente trovato un soggetto che sia di suo gradimento le stringo cordialmente la mano e mi ripeto
suo aff°
Tito Ricordi
25.I.1915
Dear Maestro,
Illica has given me his continuity draft of "Italia", the poem I had told you about — and for the libretto Illica has already chosen Renato Simoni as his collaborator, with whom I will meet tomorrow to hear his ideas relative to those of Illica. After this encounter I will then be able to provide you with a completely detailed prospectus of the definitive libretto, which I believe you will like. But since I did not mention your name to either Illica or Simoni, I think it would be a good idea for just the two of us to get together — you could read the draft and I could fill you in with everything you need to better understand what this "Italian" poem will become when it is finished. Let me know then if and when you intend to come to Milan, and I will make myself available for you at your convenience.
With the hope of having finally found a subject to your liking, I extend a cordial handshake and remain as always
yours warmly
Tito Ricordi
M° Italo Montemezzi
Vigasio