An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter from Composer Frank Mori to His father Violinist Nicolas Mori Discussing Giovanni Pacini and the death of Maria Malibran. Dated 1836. Frank Mori 1820-1873 was English conductor and composer, son of Nicolas Mori and born in London. He was educated by his father Nicolas Mori. He wrote light music, his operetta The River-Sprite (London, Feb. 9, 1865) being fairly successful. He supported Franz Liszt 1811-86. Between 1840 and 1840 Liszt made two tours of Britain. These were arranged by the musician and conductor Lewis Henry Lavenu, and Liszt was accompanied by Lavenu's half-brother Frank Mori, two unnamed female singers and the musician, singer, entertainer and diarist, John Orlando Parry. Nicolas Mori 1796 – 1839 was an Anglo-Italian violinist, music publisher and conductor. Once regarded as the finest violinist in Europe, Mori was somewhat overshadowed by the rise of Paganini. Size is 210mm x 170mm. In good condition. Folding creases. Age toning. Seal opening loss to rear. Light repairs to odd areas.