De Reszke, Jean. (1850-1925)
Signed Photograph as Romeo
A superb large halftone photograph of the great Polish tenor in one his signature roles, as Romeo in Gounod's "Romeo et Juliet," a role in which he made his Metropolitan Opera debut. 10 x 21 cm, attractively mounted on a custom mat board to 17 x 28 cm overall and in very fine condition.An international star, he was the leading tenor at the Metropolitan before Caruso and opened an important voice school in Nice where he taught many great singers, including Bidu Sayao and Maggie Teyte to name but two. (5102)
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