for performances of opera - a large number of items are from the celebrated Theatre Royal de L´Opera mentioned above
French actress (1841-1899) at the Theatre National de l'Odéon
Austrian-American pianist (1887-1961) who had his right hand amputated during World War I and comissioned piano concertos for the left hand only
and former pupil of Ottorino Respighi
signed photo shown as Brunnhilde in Die Gotterdammerung at the 1989 Bayreuth Festival
Grossmith, George - Signature Cut & Photo Programs Music Signed Instrumentalists and Ensembles for performances of opera -English comedian (1847 1912), writer, composer, actor, and singer, whose performing career spanned more than four decades. Piece of paper with his signature and a short sentiment (probably the bottom of a former letter). Size is 3. 2 x 2 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned black and white photo postcard of him. Size is 3. 25 x 5. 4 inches, in excellent condition.