Andreev, Pavel. (1874 - 1950)
Signed Postcard
Original portrait postcard of the Russian bass-baritone in costume (ca. 1910), inscribed and signed in Russian. Andreev has penned a note mentioning "good memories of the Mariinsky Theatre," signed and dated May 12, [19]36. Slight smudging and one chip; overall in fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.8 x 13.9 cm).Opened in 1860, the Mariinsky became the preeminent music theatre of late 19th century Russia, where many of the stage masterpieces of Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov received their premieres. Beginning in 1909 (for approximately 40 years) Andreev was an important performer there. His voice was resonant, with a beautiful timbre, and distinguished by a wide range, and he performed baritone roles as well as bass parts. His most successful roles were those of the Russian repertoire, especially the epic ones such as Boris Godunov, Prince Igor, Tomskii etc.. From 1919 he engaged in teaching, and, beginning in 1926, was a professor at the Leningrad Conservatory. Later in life he was awarded the Order of Lenin. (13455)
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