Ruffo, Titta. (1877–1953) & D'Arle, Yvonne. (1898–1977)
Signed Program Page
Signed program page from the Golden Age Italian baritone Titta Ruffo and French-born American soprano Yvonne D'Arle. Both have signed on either side of a half-tone photograph of Ruffo, on a page taken from a concert program. Rather heavily wrinkled, overall good. 5.5 x 8.5 inches (14.2 x 21.8 cm).Known as the "Voce del leone" ("voice of the lion"), Ruffo was renowned for his enormous voice, thrilling high notes and dramatic force on stage. Other baritones, even the most eminent, were in awe of Ruffo's voice: Giuseppe De Luca, a baritone star in his own right, said of Ruffo, "His was not a voice, it was a miracle." Ruffo was romantically involved with soprano Yvonne D'Arle. (18008)
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