Gorin, Igor. (1904–1982)
Signed Photograph
Signed J. Abresch of NY photograph of the Ukrainian-born American baritone, inscribed "Sincerely, Igor Gorin." Small crease to upper left corner, else very fine, 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.)Trained in Vienna, he began as a celebrated cantor (head cantor at the Leopoldstrasse Synagogue in Vienna) and subsequently joined a Czech opera touring company and finally the Vienna Volksoper in 1930. After his U.S. debut at the Radio City Music Hall in New York, where he was billed as a "Viennese baritone," he launched a major career, primarily as a concert singer. (18560)
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