Tamagno, Francesco. (1850-1905) Two Autograph Letters, mentioning Verdi's FuneralTwo autograph letters to his family from the most famous dramatic tenor of the golden age and the creator of the historic role of Otello. In the first letter, dated April 16, 1899 and addressed to Tamagno's "adored children" (probably meaning his grandchildren), the tenor reports on his recent performances [in Naples], his frustration with the audience's demands for four encores and his failing health: "I find myself to be so exhausted after each