Viardot, Pauline. (1821-1910)
Autograph Letter and CDV Photograph
A kind note from the great singer, graciously declining an inviitation to attend a concert. Sold together with a fine portrait CDV by Pierre Petit. A few scuffs on the photograph.Pauline Viardot, one of the most important singers of the 19th century, was the dedicatee of Brahms’ Alto Rhapdody and Saint-Saens wrote that it was her voice he had in mind when composing the role of Dalila. Viardot created Meyerbeer's "Le Prophete" (Fides), Orphee in the Berlioz version of Gluck's "Orphee et Euridice," Gounod's "Sapho," and Massenet's "Marie Magdalene" among others. (943)
Autograph Letter Opera