De Reszke, Jean. (1850 - 1925)
Autograph Letter with Original Nadar Cabinet Photograph
Fine autographed letter matted together with an superb original Nadar photograph of the Polish tenor, whose storied career included the creation of the title role of Massenet's Le Cid. Letter is dated September 20, 1906. Addressed to "Mon Cher ami," in French. In part: "Madame Ely-Rose, one of my best students, is traveling to Milan in order to perfect her Italian speaking and to study the modern repertoire. Would you please suggest a "repetiteur" who is not too costly who could instruct her in the current repertoire?" 13.5 X 16.5 inches overall.He was the leading tenor at the MET before Caruso and opened an important vioce school in Nice where he taught many great singers, including Bidu Sayao and Maggie Teyte to name but two. (3264)
Autograph Letter Opera