Viardot, Pauline. (1821-1910). Autograph Signature and Salutation. Clipped conclusion of a letter from the great singer, "Believe me in haste / yours truly / Pauline Viardot." 11 x 6 cm, mounted to a slightly larger card.
Pauline Viardot, one of the most important singers of the 19th century, was the dedicatee of Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody 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.
Pauline Viardot, one of the most important singers of the 19th century, was the dedicatee of Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody 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.
Viardot, Pauline. (1821-1910). Autograph Signature and Salutation. Clipped conclusion of a letter from the great singer, "Believe me in haste / yours truly / Pauline Viardot." 11 x 6 cm, mounted to a slightly larger card.
Pauline Viardot, one of the most important singers of the 19th century, was the dedicatee of Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody 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.
Pauline Viardot, one of the most important singers of the 19th century, was the dedicatee of Brahms’ Alto Rhapsody 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.