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Björling, Jussi. (1911-1960) [Taussig, Walter. (1908–2003)]. Signed Photograph to Walter Taussig.
A rare signed Bruno of Hollywood NYC photograph of the great Swedish tenor, regarded by many as the greatest tenor in history. Vintage 8 x 10 inch glossy photograph of him in elegant attire, wearing an impressive row of medals on his tuxedo jacket. Inscribed in white ink to the Austrian conductor and longtime Metropolitan Opera staff, "To Walter. With Cordial Greetings. Sincerely Jussi 1951." In very fine condition, a very special association.
Jussi Björling had been in the USA since October of 1950 together with Anna-Lisa. He had first sung at the Metropolitan, opening the season in a new role, as Verdi’s Don Carlo. This performance marked the beginning of Rudolf Bing’s leadership. Later the couple set off on a tour, during which Jussi celebrated his 40th birthday.
Like many European musicians of the time, Walter Taussig emigrated from Austria to the United States in the 1930s. He found work with the Chicago, Montréal, and San Francisco Operas before joining the Metropolitan Opera in 1949, where he served until his death in 2003 as coach and its assistant chorus master. He established himself as a coach, especially in German repertoire, serving as mentor to several generations of Met singers, from Birgit Nilsson, who called him "the father" of her Elektra, to Plácido Domingo, who coached the role of Parsifal with him, and Deborah Voigt.
Björling, Jussi. (1911-1960) [Taussig, Walter. (1908–2003)]. Signed Photograph to Walter Taussig.
A rare signed Bruno of Hollywood NYC photograph of the great Swedish tenor, regarded by many as the greatest tenor in history. Vintage 8 x 10 inch glossy photograph of him in elegant attire, wearing an impressive row of medals on his tuxedo jacket. Inscribed in white ink to the Austrian conductor and longtime Metropolitan Opera staff, "To Walter. With Cordial Greetings. Sincerely Jussi 1951." In very fine condition, a very special association.
Jussi Björling had been in the USA since October of 1950 together with Anna-Lisa. He had first sung at the Metropolitan, opening the season in a new role, as Verdi’s Don Carlo. This performance marked the beginning of Rudolf Bing’s leadership. Later the couple set off on a tour, during which Jussi celebrated his 40th birthday.
Like many European musicians of the time, Walter Taussig emigrated from Austria to the United States in the 1930s. He found work with the Chicago, Montréal, and San Francisco Operas before joining the Metropolitan Opera in 1949, where he served until his death in 2003 as coach and its assistant chorus master. He established himself as a coach, especially in German repertoire, serving as mentor to several generations of Met singers, from Birgit Nilsson, who called him "the father" of her Elektra, to Plácido Domingo, who coached the role of Parsifal with him, and Deborah Voigt.