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125. ARAGALL, Giacomo- SP 4 x 6 Piccagliani photo of the tenor in L'Amico Fritz
...........................................$50

126. AZUMA, Atsuko- SP 4 x 6 photo as Iris s Barcelona 1968
...........................................$50

127. BARTOLI, Cecilia- selection of signed photos of the spunky superstar- role, portrait and informal
...........................................$50

*128. BASTIANINI, Ettore- SP 5 x 7 moody portrait of the very young Italian star baritone the best Italy has produced post WW11. Tiny pinhole border corners
...........................................$250

129. BECCHI, Gino- Sp 4 x 6 portrait of the smiling baritone - big in films as well as on stage and records which are listed on verso
...........................................$35

130. BOCELLI, Andrea- SP 4 x 6 color photo of the popular tenor star
...........................................$150

131. BONNEY, Barbara- selection of signed photos of the lovely soprano-portrait, informal and role
...........................................$35

132. BORGIOLI, Armando- SPc of the Italian baritone as Conte di Luna. He was Scarpia on the Gigli, Caniglia Tosca recording still a reference
...........................................$75

*133. BRANDT, Marianne - AMusQS -"Komm hoffnung" from Fidelio on a card Wien 23 April 1892. Great late 19th century dramatic mezzo who also sang soprano roles- a noted early Wagnerian
...........................................$100

*134. BRANZELL, Karin- Sp 8 x 10 glamour portrait of the beloved Swedish mezzo at the Met from 1924-1951 where she sang everything including 74 Tristan Branganes!! As well as appearing in all the major opera centers
...........................................$125

135. BROTHIER, Yvonne- Spc of the charming French soprano in costume. She created Samuel-Rousseau's La Hulla and Bruneau's Virginie. Many fine recordings
...........................................$85

*136. BROWNLEE, John- SPc handsome bust shot of the very young Australian baritone- photo is marked Cannons of Hollywood signed 1935
...........................................$65

137. BUDAI, Livia- SP 4 x 6 color bust shot of the striking Hungarian mezzo
...........................................$35

138. BURGARINOVIC, Mela- signature 1955 on AL from the wonderful Yugoslav mezzo. Uncommon
...........................................$30

*139. CALLAS, Maria Meneghini - SP 4 x 6 Piccagliani photo as Norma from the 1951-2 La Scala production d/s
...........................................$1,375

140. CANDIDUS, Wilhelm- signature on a card Boston June 3,1882 from the American / German tenor who started here and emigrated to Germany. Important European career. He married a Steinway daughter. Uncommon
...........................................$85

141. CANDIDUS, Wilhelm- copy print portrait
...........................................$40

*142. CARUSO, Enrico- SPc of the young tenor seated chin to hand a Gerlach Mertens photo from his famed1907 Vienna season. Signed diagonally across his suit so medium contrast
...........................................$675

143. CASSINELLI, Antonio SP 4 x 6 Christchurch, New Zealand photo as Gounod's Mefistifole d/s by the basso 1990. He was active in Italy and elsewhere from 1938 on and married his pupil soprano Maria Chiara
...........................................$50

*144. CATALANI, Angelica- ALS 2 pp in French from the great prima donna of the early 19th century a great favorite wherever she sane but legendary in Paris and London! "My dear Madame Pereira, Mr. Temple-Saderi and his three daughters are going to Vienna, where they are hoping to spend some time...I should be very grateful for the kind ness I am sue you will show them. I remember with pleasure the little visit you made to Florence, and only regret it was so short...so come back to us...Convey I beg you, a thousand goo things from me to your son and to Madame Pereira, They also dropped in on us,though only briefly...Farewell dear Baroness, my husband and daughter as to be remembered to you..I make so bold as to embrace you as I love you with all my heart.Ola- Valabregue, nee Catalani 19 May,1840, Villa Catalani, outside the gate by St. Gallo" -you get an idea of her well known good spirit
...........................................$375

145. DALIS, Irene- SP 8x 10 portrait of the longtime Met and San Francisco opera mezzo appreciated by some
...........................................$50

146. d'ANGELO, Gianna- Sp 4 x6 role as a very young Gilda always a signature role
...........................................$50

*147. del MONACO, Mario- SP 8 x 10 brooding photo as Met Canio signed in blue, tiny pinhole on border comers
...........................................$200

148. DESSAY, Natalie & BRAUN, Russell- SP 4 x 6 color shot from the punk Salzburg Ariadne auf Naxos. Dessay is THE coloratura today, a real stage animal. Signed by both
...........................................$35

149. DESSI, Daniela- Sp 4 x 6 photo of the vibrant, simpatica Italian soprano
...........................................$35

*150. DESTINN, Emmy- calling card with her name and musical quote from The Bartered Bride signed by the beloved Czech DIVA London 1911 together with unsigned photo
...........................................$125

*151. DIDUR, Adam- SPc sepia portrait of the Polish basso very young. He debuted in Faust 1894 in Rio de Janeiro of all places and was a great International star for 40 years as well assigning almost 700 performances at the Met including creating roles in Puccini's Fanciulla del West & Il Tabarro and Humperdinck's Koinigskinder
...........................................$85

DOMINGO, Placido- selection of signed photos, Luciano - selection of signed photos

152. FLEMING, Renee- selection of signed photos
...........................................$35

153. FLOREZ, Juan Diego- selection of photos 4x6" role, portrait or informal
...........................................$35

154. FRENI, Mirella- Sp 4 x 6 photo singing in concert. Unusual
...........................................$50

155 FRICK, Gottlob- SPc of the black voiced German bass as King Marke
...........................................$75

*156. GALLI- MARIE, Celestine- ALS 4 p letter in French from the creator of Mignon and Carmen talking about professional matters, performances, money etc.
...........................................$575

*157. GALLI-MARIE,. Celestine- NADAR cabinet photo as Mignon one of her other creations
...........................................$200

158. GEDDA, Nicolai- SP 4 x 6 photo of the versatile Swedish tenor about 10 years ago
...........................................$35

*159. GERHARDT, Elena- SPc photo of the extremely important German lieder singer
...........................................$85

*160. GIGLI, Beniamino- SP 7 x 9 photo from La Favorita s 1955, a role he first sang in 1916
...........................................$375

*161. GIGLI, Beniamino- SPc as Edgardo s in heavy pencil 1921
...........................................$325

*162. GORIN. Igor- SP 8 x 10 photo of the Russian born ,Viennese trained and Americanized baritone star of the 40s-50s especially in concert,radio & TV. He had a glorious voice on a par with his other great American contemporaries. SCARCE
...........................................$175

163. GRUBEROVA, Edita- SP 4 x 6 early portrait or Gilda
...........................................$35

164. GUDEN, Hilde- SPc size Fayer photo as Violetta
...........................................$75

165. GUELFI, Piero- SP 4 x 6 Camuzzi photo as Jokannan in Salome. Uncommon
...........................................$65

166. HAMARI, Julia- SP 4 x 6 photo as Rosina. Long active in Frankfurt
...........................................$35

167. HENDRICKS, Barbara- SP 4 x 6 photo as Orange Gilda
...........................................$35

168. HONG, Hei-Kyung- Sp 8 x 10 color photo of the Met's treasure as Cleopatra
...........................................$35

169. HVOROSTOVSKY, Dimitri- SP 8 x 10 photos from Pique Dame and Faust. The Met's opening night Germont
...........................................$50

*170. IRIS by Pietro Mascagni first edition libretto-program for the World premier at Teatro Costanzi Rome November 1898 with Darclee, de Lucia, Caruson, Tisci-Rubini: Mascheroni. Beautiful cover
...........................................$200

171. JANOWITZ, Gundula- SP 4 x 6 color shot as Freia in the Karajan Ring or 4 x 6 portrait
...........................................$50

172. KONYA. Sandor- SP 4 x 6 Piccagliani photo as Parsifal d/s 1964, tiny pinholes on border comers
...........................................$65

173. LANDOUZY, Liza- SPc of the French soprano as Lakme. She created Pierne's La Fille de Tabarin and Messager's La Basoche. Many fine recordings
...........................................$85

*174. LEHMANN, Lotte- SP 8x10 Lovely glamour shot of the beloved soprano c. l930s d/s 1951. Lower left corner gone and a small hole not affecting image and writing. EXTREMELY LOVELY
...........................................$100

175. LICITRA, Salvatore- selection of photos of the exciting Italian tenor informal and role
...........................................$35

176. LIND, Jenny- AMusQS signed " Erinnerung (Remembrance) of Jenny Lind Gottingen 25th Feb 1850" Very early. HUGE 6" signature. Sheet is 9 x 12"
...........................................$675

177. LIND, Jenny- printed sheet music for The Songs in La Figlia del Reghgimento with a superb color print of the singing nightingale on the cover. 9 x 13"
...........................................$400

178. LITVINNE, Felia- SPc in costume of the legendary Russian/Canadian dramatic soprano long Paris based but truly International. Enormous varied repertory and great recordings
...........................................$85

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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