Blind stamped by photographer Studio Sevilla
created the role of Adriana Lecouvreur (Cilea) in the world premiere in 1902
some bending but in otherwise excellent condition
shown as Don Basilio in Rossini's Barbiere di Siviglia at the Teatro dell Opera
shown as Billy Budd in Britten's opera at the Metropolitan Opera House
Plantade, Charles-François - Autograph Note Signed 1818 HM - World Figures Blind stamped by photographer StudioFrench composer (1787 1870), son of the harpsichordist Charles Henri Plantade (1764 1839), founder of the Orchestre de la Societe des Concerts du Conservatoire. Rare autograph note written in French (in the third person) signed and dated in Paris, December 21, 1818, where he asks his correspondent, Mr. Durandeau, to take an interest in one of his proteges, whose request he had already strongly supported the previous year. Size is 6. 4 x 7. 7 inches, 1