150. ABDRAZAKOV, Ildar- 0 SP 8 x 10” role photo of the very fine Russian basso married to Olga Borodina. He is the Met’s Mephistopheles this season. .................$50	151. ANSELMI, Giuseppe- SPc dashing role photo of the charismatic Golden Age tenor star, a matinee idol in Spain and South America. It is signed Anselmi Baires 1910 and was mailed to an address in Rosairo Argentina. Uncommon image. .................$375	152. AMATO, Pasquale- SP 7 x 9” sepia Mishkin portrait of the Golden Age baritone star creator of “La Fanciulla del West” & “Madame Sans Genes” (Met world premieres). He sang 446 performances at the Met as well as countless ones in Italy & elsewhere- d/s 1918. .................$175
153. ATANELI, Lado- SP 4 x 6” color photo of the busy Georgian dramatic baritone. .................$45	154. BARTOLI, Cecilia- SP 5 x 7” color photo as Despina (Vienna) or her self. She is truly unique. .................$50	BEARDSLEE, Bethany- see STRING ENSEMBLE S section KROLL QUARTET
155. BEIRER. Hans- SPc photo of the very fine German heldentenor as a YOUNG Parsifal Roma s 1949 uncommon this vintage, Tristan with ALS on verso 1969 or Otello 1975. .................$60	156. BOCELLI, Andrea- SP 4 x 6” color photo of the current tenor crossover star. .................$150	157. BONELLI, Richard- SP 4 x 6” bust role photo of the New York born baritone, who finished his studies in Jean de Reszke. His career spanned 1915- 1950s and encompassed Italy, France as well as long stints with the Chicago, San Francisco and Met where he sang over 100 performances. He had an exceptionally beautiful voice and a very wide repertory. Some fine recordings and air checks. Rather uncommon. .................$150
158. BORODINA, Olga- SP 5 x 7” glamour shots of the Russian mezzo star. .................$50	159. BORGIOLI, Dino- SP 7 x 9 1/2 “( on a large mount) sepia photo as des Grieux, , taken by Spencer Skier Melbourne 1924 where he was on tour with a Melba troupe and d/s Forte di Marmi 1933.Borgioli was one of the great tenor stylists of his time and his sterling Don Ottavio can be heard on the first Glyndebourne recording. He sang world wide in all the great theatres was especially beloved in England & opened the new San Francisco Opera house in “Tosca” opposite Muzio. Fine records. UNCOMMON. .................$475	160. BRAUN, Russell- SP 4 x 6” color shot as Golaud at the Salzburg Festival. .................$35
161. BROTHIER, Yvonne- SPc of the delightful French soprano. She debuted 1916 as Lakme at the Opera Comique and remained active till 1939 singing a wide lyric coloratura repertory in Paris, the provinces, Belgium, Germany & La Scala. She created Bruneau’s “Virginie” 1931 at the Paris Opera and was especially noted for “Pelleas et Melisande” & “Le Roi d’Ys”-wonderful records. .................$100	162. BUNLET, Marcelle- SP 3 x 5” glamorous bust photo as Arabella a role she sang in the French creation at Monte Carlo. The beautiful French dramatic soprano was Lubin’s contemporary and sang a huge repertory embracing Wagner, Strausss,Classcal ,French and Italian repertory in Paris, the provinces, Brussels, Bayreuth and Buenos Aires. She died in 1991 age 91! The photo has been slightly trimmed not affecting the signature and date. SCARCE. .................$100	163. CABALLE, Montserrat- SP 6 x 9” color photo of the Spanish DIVA in Saint Saens’s “Henri V111” at the Liceo 2002. .................$85
164. CAHIER, Madame Charles- SPc of the Tennessee born (Sarah Jane Walker) alto as Dalila one of her most important roles. She sang opera mostly in Germany, Sweden and Vienna for for 5 years under Mahler. She created his “Das Lied von der Erde” in the mezzo/tenor version 1911 in Munich and sang the American premiere of Stravinsky’s “les Noces”- a noted oratorio and concert singer she also taught among others Marian Anderson, Gota Ljunberg & Rosette Anday-not bad. Few records. .................$175	165. CALLAS, Maria- bold signature 1970 matted with a –photo of La Divina as Turandot-overall 10 x 17”. .................$750	166. CALLAS, Maria & di STEFANO, Giuseppe- poster for their duo recital of the world wide Callas-diStefano tour Wed Feb 27 at Symphony hall (Montreal). It is 14 x 20” with a simple black frame. Nice souvenir. .................$375
167. CAPPUCCILLI, Piero- SP of the late baritone as Rigoletto or Posa. .................$50	168. CARRE, Marguerite- SP Reutlinger cabinet photo signed 1912 of the important French soprano married to Oper Comique director Alfred Carre who she married in 1902 the year of her house debut. as Mimi. She was Paris’s first Madama Butterfly and created countless operas by Leroux, Rabaud, Message, Nouguies Cahrpentier and others. She was the Colon’s first Melisande, Paris’s first Snow Maiden and Salud. She also wielded great power behind the scenes. Her career lasted well through the 20s when she was singing much operette. Later she taught and Janine Micheau was her pupil. 2 recordings. Rather uncommon. .................$475	169. CARUSO, Enrico- SPc with an advertisement for the WORLD PREMIERE of Cilea’s “Adriana Lecouvreur” to be presented at Milano’s Teatro del Verme autumn 1902. There are portrait photos of the cast including a VERY UNCOMMON one of Caruso who created Maurizo opposite Angelica Pandolfini. VERY UNUSUAL.and DESIREABLE creator item. .................$775
170. CURA, Jose- SP 4 x 6” color photos of the Argentinian tenor star as Cavaradossi his Met role this season or as himself. .................$50	171. DANCO, Suzanne- SP 4 x 6”Camuzzi photos of the late Belgian born soprano as Ellen Orford in “Peter Grimes” which she sang at the Italian premiere at La Scala or as Firodiligi also at La Scala –very versatile singer not just the wonderful French art songs she is so remembered for. .................$125	172. d’ARCANGELO, Ildebrando- SP 4 x 6” color shot as a Salzburg Leporello. .................$45
173. DAVIDOFF, Alexander (Israel LEVINSON)- SPc as Ghermann of the Ukrainian Jewish tenor star who arrived at the Marynsky after engagements in Tblisi, Vilnius and Moscow’s Mamontov company. He left Russia for Paris after the revolution but returned in 1936 to teach. Many recordings including duets with Michailova. VERY SCARCE. .................$500	174. de ANGELIS, Nazareno- SPc early bust portrait (signed Montevideo 1910) of the GREAT Italian basso star creator of Montemezzi’a “L’Amore dei tre re” – he had a huge repertory which he sang world wide but was especially loyal to La Scala and the Teatro Colon. He is especially remembered for his performances of Boito’s “Mefistofole” which he recorded. .................$300	175. de los ANGELES, Victoria- SP 8 x 10” stage photo of the late BELOVED Spanish soprano as Donna Anna. Uncommon image. .................$150
176. de YOUNG, Michelle- SP 4 x 6 color shot as a Bayreuth Kundry or herself. .................$40	177. DIAZ, Rafaele- SP 6 x 8” portrait of the Texas born Cuban/American tenor at the Met 1918-1934 in 186 performances of lyric roles such as Tonio in “La Fille du Regiment”, Italian Singer in “Der Rosenkavalier”, Dimitri in “Boris Godounov & Nicias in “Thais” his debut d/s 1918 the year of his Met debut . SCARCE. .................$200	178. EDDY, Nelson- SP 8 x 10” photo of the opera/concert singer and screen star partner of Jeanette MacDonald. He sang a great deal of opera roles such as Wolfram and Valentin with much success. .................$100
179. FARRAR, Geraldine- SP Aime Dupont sepia cabinet photo of the all American favorite as Madama Butterfly. .................$300	180. FISHER, Sylvia- SP 4 ½ x 6” bust shot of the Australian soprano who brought a ravishing tone to roles such as Brunhilde, Sieglinde, Isolde and others. Great Covent Garden career. .................$100	181. FLOREZ, Juan Diego- SP 5 x 7” color photo from “L’Italiana in Algeri” or with guitar. .................$45
182. FORSELL, John- SPc of the Swedish baritone star of international repute. He sang 62 roles in Stockholm including numerous local creations eg “Tosca”, “Salome”, “Eugene Onegin” etc. as well as many local world premieres of Swedish operas. He also created von Schilling’s “Mona Lisa” in Stuttgart and appeared at Covent Garden, Berlin, Vienna Salzburg the Met etc. He later taught and among his pupils were Aksel Schotz, Set Svanholm & Jussi Bjorling! Many fine recordings. UNCOMMON. .................$175	183. FUCHS, Martha- SPc of the IMPORTANT German hoch dramatisch soprano, a Bayreuth fixture during the late 1930-s early 1940s as Fidelio one of her signature roles. .................$175	184. GALLI- CURCI, Amelita- SP 8 x 10” Underwood & Underwood bust photo of one of the 20th century’s MOST POPULAR soprano stars- a name instantly recognizable by the masses and a recoding STAR of unprecedented sales power d/s 1920 at the peak of her fame. .................$175
185. GARCIA, Manuel- ALS 1 p in French from the tenor/impresario father of the singing dynasty (Manuel Jr, Pauline Viardot & Malibran) announcing that he will be in London from 1 December and asking to inform those who may be interested to know. .................$275	186. GARDEN, Mary- SPc of the dynamic Scotch soprano STAR as Louise the role that made her famous when she jumped into a performance of the opera for the sick Marthe Rioton who was the creator. She had studied with Marchesi, Fugere and a protégé of Sanderson. She went on to create Melisande and countless operas of Pierne, Leroux,Erlangeer, Fevrier and above all Massenet. She also sang much standard repertory and was a controversial DIRECTA of the Chicago opera, her artistic home. Few controversial recordings. One of operas truly great and unique personas. .................$300	187. GERVILLE-REACHE, Jeanne- SPc of the French contralto as Dalila. A pupil of Pauline Viardot she debuted at the Paris Opera Comique in 1899, age 17, as Orpheus going on to create Erlanger’s “Le Juif Polonais” and Genevieve in Debussy’s “Pelleas et Melisande” which she also sang in it’s American premiere. Another American first was as Klytemnestra in Strauss’s “Elektra”-she sang in Brussels, London as well as the Manhattan Opera, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston & Montreal companies dying suddenly in New York in 1915 at age 33.Rare records. SCARCE. .................$300
188. GHEORGHIU, Angela & ALAGNA, Roberto- SP 8 10” photo as Juliet and Romeo at the Met. .................$60	189. GIGLI, Beniamino- SPc of the honey voiced tenor star in Gomes’s “Il Guaranay” d/s 1940 or as himself late 1920s. .................$375	190. GILLY, Dinh- SPc bust shot of the Algerian baritone boyfriend of Emmy Destinn who was also married to French singing teacher Cecile Gilly (Renee Gilly was their daughter) & English alto Edyth Furmedge! Many Met performances (creation of Sonora in “La Fanciulla del West” & Charpentier’s “Julien”) as well as in France, Monte Carlo (creations of operas by Messager & Gunsbourg), South America and above all Covent Garden where he was given a “push” by Kirkby- Lunn!! Later he taught and his pupils included Dora Labette (Lisa Perli), Dennis Noble & John Brownlee! Fine recordings. UNCOMMON. .................$175
191. GIRADEUX, Jean- SPc size photo of the lovely French tenor as Tamino or Alfredo. .................$85	192. GOBBI, Tito- SP 4.5 x 6 Foto Pesce photo from the film La Forza del Destino s. 1949. STUNNING & UNCOMMON. .................$175	193. GRANI, Raffaele- SP 5.5 x 8.5” seated portrait on a Varischio Artico Milano mount 8.5 x 13” of the Italian dramatic tenor who also sang the most lyric of roles (Elvino & Ernesto). His fame, however came with Raoul, Manrico, Enzo and Otello as well as Wagner. He was the first Italian Siegfried and Herod. D/s 1914 the year after his retirement. NO recordings. Uncommon. .................$475
194. GRUHN, Nora- SPc of the English lyric soprano a Bosetti pupil who after a start in Germany enjoyed a considerable success at Covent Garden & Sadlers Wells from 1929 through the 1940s. She recorded the Forest Bird with Melchior. The photo is signed 1930. .................$60	195. HOTTER, Hans- SPc photo of the monumental late German bass/baritone as himself as a younger man or A Vienna Wotan- his GREATEST role. .................$85	196. HUNTER, Rita- SP 8 x 10” Melancon photo of the popular Australian soprano in”Die Walkure”. .................$85
197. KIEPURA, Jan & EGGERTH, Martha- SPc of the operetta dream pair they both had marvelous voices and charisma in spades. She is still singing operetta & Viennese songs to perfection at 90+ years. .................$75	198. KRAUS, Alfredo- SP 8 x 10” color photo of the LATE GREAT Spanish tenor as a Met Romeo. .................$100	199. LEIGH, Adele- SPc of the English soprano an operetta star at the Vienna Volksoper- a wonderful, stylish singer. .................$60
200. LEMNITZ, Tiana- SP 4 x 6 photo of the Berlin soprano as Agatha inDie Freischutz her recordings of the arias from this opera are pure magic, or a portrait signed 1939 at her peak. .................$100	201. LUCCIONI, Jose- SPc of the French dramatic tenor as Canio. He created the title role in Alfano’s “Cyrano de Bergerac”. .................$125	202. LISITSIAN, Pavel- SP 5 x 7” photo of the late TRULY GREAT Armenian baritone as himself or Valentin in “Faust”-MANY LEGENDARY recordings. .................$200
203. LOTRIC, Janez- SP 4 x 6” photo of the Slovenian dramatic tenor a big success in Vienna shown as Hofmann in Paris. .................$40
OPERA de LYON
204. CENTS ANS d’OPERA a LYON by G. Vuillermoz – The companies; The Artistes in repertory: The directors; The conductors: The Orchestra: The administrative staff: The ballet artists and The Creations. The book enables you to find all the information you want about the Grand Theatre from 1811-1931. 119 pages in France loose covers. & used condition. INVALUABLE information about singers, photos and VERY SCARCE. .................$175	205. MALIBRAN, Maria- A signed manuscript receipt 3.25 x 8" from the Spanish DIVA – a contralto/soprano of astounding accomplishment, a legend in her lifetime who died in 1836 as the result of a riding accident at age 28. New York, Paris, London and Milano among other cities heard her astounding performances of a wide repertory. It says…(London) “27 May 1829 Receipt of Mr Laporte by payment of Mr.Rice the sum of thirteen pounds eleven shillings & sixpence being the amount of the annexed account paid by me & repaid by Mr. Laporte M.F.Malibran L13.11.6.” Together with a lithograph of Malibran .................$2,750	206. MILANOV, Zinka- SP 8 x 10” photo of the great Croatian soprano as Santuzza. .................$175
207. MODL, Martha- SP 5 x 7” bust shot of the LATE German mezzo/soprano/mezzo another UNIQUE performer as FIDELIO the role with which she opened the rebuilt Vienna State Opera in 1955. .................$85	208. MOFFO, Anna- SP 8 x 10” photo of the late beauty as Violetta. .................$60	209. NETREBKO, Anna- SP 5 x 7” color photos of THE STAR as herself or La Traviata. .................$50
210. NILSSON, Birgit- SP 4 x 6” concert pose d/s or 6 x 9” color photo as Isolde for London ffrr. .................$85	211. O’SULLIVAN, John- SPc of the famed Irish dramatic tenor, pal of James Joyce and great star in France, all the Italian theatres, Chicago and South America and elsewhere during the 1920s 1930s. He excelled in all the big roles Arnaldo, Manrico, Rhadames, Otello and above all as Raoul in “Les Huguenots” his calling card. Recordings. d/s Modena 1925. .................$175	212. PAGLIUGHI, Lina- placard announcing the recital of the Brooklyn born, San Francisco raised Italian American soprano who gave recitals at age 11! A protege of Tetrazzini she was brought by her to Milano to study. This recital on 12 Aprile 1926 (age 19) at the Washington Theatre San Francisco was her farewell concert prior to leaving for Italy..Grand farewell concert of classical and operatic music of Signorina Lina Pagliughi the young prodigious Italian daughter pupil of Maestro Domenico Brescia, whos marvellous voice has generated such interest in the musical life of out city.. She debuted the next year in Milano as Gilda , married tenor Primo Montanari in 1927 and went on to have a glorious career encompassing many seasons at La Scala and all the other major Italian house, South America, Covent Garden etc. Her repertory encompassed the main coloratura roles as well as Mozart, Gomes, Stravinsky and others. Wonderful recordings.- Lucia-La Sonnambula-Rigoletto show her pure old fashioned style and gorgeous timbre. Together with a signature on an album leaf 1939. UNIQUE item. .................$400
213. PEDERZINI, Gianna- SP 5 x 7” Foto Focchi Firenze photo of the flamboyant Italian mezzo as her turbaned self or a Camuzzi photo as Carmen. She created the Old Prioress in “Les Dialogues des Carmelites” at La Scala 50 years ago .................$100	214. PETRELLA, Clara- SP 4 x 6”Villani Bologna photo of the post WW11 verismo star soprano as Manon Lescaut. She created many operas by Rocca, Rosselini & Pizzetti. Stupendous recordings including “I Pagliacci” & “Il Tabarro” 2 of her most famous operas. .................$100	215. PONS, Lily- signs cover of 20 page large size picture filled publicity book Lily Pons Souvenir Life Story- Lily Pons The Queen of Song” –c 1950. MARVELLOUS. .................$200
216. PONSELLE, Rosa- SP 8 x 10” glamour color photo of the all American Italian DIVA. GREAT. .................$475	217. RITTER CIAMPI, Gabriele- SPc of the elegant French soprano, a great Mozart interpreter but also a mistress of the whole repertory . Her career centered on Paris but she appeared often in Brussels, Vienna, Salzburg & La Scala. Many superb recordings. .................$100	218. ROSSI, Giulio- SP Giugoni & Bossi Milan cabinet photo of the Italian basso who sang world wide from La Scala and other Italian theatres to Russia,Spain and South America before coming to the Met 1908-1919 where he sang 531 performances including the creations of “La Fanciulla del West” and de Koven’s “The Cantebury Pilgrims” as well as many Met firsts. Pathe, Zonophine and G & T recordings. d/s Santiago 1899. .................$375
219. ROSSI, Tino- SPc of the Corsican tenor- cabaret, film, operette he had an operatic voice but did not sing opera. A true Latin lover persona and no end of charisma he was a true STAR. He sang songs of Hahn & Massenet alternating with romantic ballads and the countless songs Vincent Scotto wrote for him. Tons of super Columbia records. .................$85	220. SCHEFF, Fritz- SPc of the Viennese lyric soprano/soubrette daughter of singer Anna Jager she started in Germany and Vienna and after after 3 seasons at Covent Garden as Nedda , Martha, Zerlina etc she debuted at the Met in 1900 as Mazrzelline remaining 3 seasons when she left for operetta. In 1906 she hit the jackpot as Victor Herberta Mlle.Modeste which made her a STAR. She performed till 1930 and was a GLAMOR GIRL. .................$150	221. SCHWARZKOPF, Elisaebth- SP photo of the LATE soprano star in a 8 pp Lisbon recital program 13 May 1954. Young and glamorous. .................$100
222. SCHWARZKOPF, Elisabeth- SP 5 x 7” Fayer portrait of the beautiful soprano- the signature partially on the dark background. .................$100	223. SHERRINGTON, Helen Lemmens- see COMPOSER section BRUCH	224. SINCLAIR, Monica- SP 5 x 7” role photo of the English alto active at Covent Garden from 1949 onwards. She created roles in Vaughn-Williams “The Pilgrim’s Progress”, Walton’s “Troilus & Cressida”& “The Bears”, Tippett’s “The Midsummer’s Marriage”. She appeared much in France, The Teatro Colon and The Met and was a Glyndebourne regular. She was a close colleague of Joan Sutherland and often toured and recorded with her. A dynamic performer with a campy streak. Many recordings. Rather scarce in signed photos. .................$100
225. STEBER, Eleanor- SPc as Elsa in the legendary Bayreuth Lohengrin. .................$150	226. SOVIERO, Diana- SP8 x 10” color photo of the American verismo specialist as La Traviata. .................$60	227. SOUZAY, Gerard- SPc size Fayer Vienna portrait of the late French art song specialiste. Many many superlative records. .................$85
228. STICH-RANDALL, Teresa- SP 4 x 6 photo of the Connecticut soprano as a Vienna Violetta. She was the Queen of Aix en Provence one of the finest Moart sopranos of her time. .................$85	229. STRACCIARI, Riccardo- SPc of the Italian baritone star s Buenos Aires 1910. Ponselle said that his high notes were like diamonds. SUPERLATIVE recordings. .................$200	230. STRUCKMANN, Falk- SP 4 x 6” color photo of the German baritone this year’s Bayreuth Wotan. .................$50
231. TAMAR, Iano- SP 4 x 6" color photo of the Georgian soprano as Elvira in “I Vespri Siciliani”- she has been Donna Anna at the Met- Fine young singer. .................$35	232. TEBALDI, Renata- SPc smiling portrait photo of the late beloved DIVA d/s 1958. .................$175	233. TERFEL, Bryn- SP 4 x 6 color photos as each of the 4 villains in “Les Contes d’Hofmann” Vienna production. left to right Lindorf, Copellius, Dapertutto, Dr. Miracle. Fabulous images!! .................$50
234. TEYTE, Maggie- SP 5 x 7” sepia portrait of the sterling British soprano wonderful in opera sublime in song-Her records are treasures. .................$175	235. TIETJENS, Theresa- signed card 27 July 1864 together with a C d V photo of the GREAT German soprano a BIG BIG London FAVORITE from her local debut in 1858 till her death in 1877 at age 46. She sang all the great dramatic soprano roles “Medea” , “I Vespri”, “La Forza”, ”Don Giovanni”, “Semiramide”as well as mezzo roles such as Fides and Ortrud. She collapsed onstage during a performance of “Lucrezia Borgia” and died 2 months later of cancer. .................$275	TREBELLI, Zelia- see COMPOSER section BRUCH
236. TROYANOS, Tatiana- SP 4 x 6” bust shot of the beloved mezzo from her Hamburg period also d/s verso. .................$85	237. URMANA, Violeta- SP 4 x 6 color photo smiling or 4 x 6 shot as a Bayreuth Kundry. The exciting soprano is the Met's La Gioconda and Maddalena di Coigny this season. .................$50	238. VALENTINI-TERRANI, Lucia- Sp 4 x 6” photo of the late Italian mezzo in “Il Viaggio a Reims” in Vienna. Great, exciting performer. .................$75
239. VILLABELLA, Miguel- SP 5 x 7” portrait (4 tiny pin corner pinholes) or role possibly Don Ottavio of the Bilbao born lyric tenor a pupil of Isnardon & Fugere! Big French career during the 1920s-30s. His repertory spanned Puccini & lyric Verdi to Mozart and the Baroque- “Castor et Pollux” opposite Lubin! He created Bruneau’s “Virginie” Paris 1931. Fine recordings. .................$175	240. VILLAZON, Rolando- SP 4 x 6” or 5 x 7” photo of the new tenor STAR. .................$50	241. WAGNER, Sieglinde- SPc of the German mezzo very busy post WW11 singing everything portrait or Clairon. in “Capriccio”- uncommon. .................$60
242. WILLIAMS, Camilla- SP 8 x 11” double sided publicity flyer of the LOVELY American soprano .................$60

Abbreviations
SP - Signed Photo AL - Album Leaf AS - Autograph Sentiment PCC - Printed Calling Cards ALS - Autographed Letter Signed D/S - Dedicated & Signed	ANS - Autographed, Note, Signed SPc - Signed Postcard AMusQS - Autographed Musical Quote Signed TLS - Letter signed by person described LS - Letter signed by person described, written by another

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