Stracciari, Riccardo. (1875-1955). Signed Photograph Postcard. An excellent signed photograph postcard of the great Italian baritone, shown in a formal pose holding his hat and gloves. Stracciari has signed at the right and dated Bueons Aires, August 4, 1908. On the verso, the postcard is addressed to the Argentinian collector Ramona Imaz Otaño. With the stamp partially removed, otherwise in very fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.9 x 13.4 cm).
Widely regarded as the greatest baritone of his time for the sheer beauty of his voice, his imposing style and impeccable technique, Ponselle said his high notes were "brilliant, just brilliant, like a shower of diamonds." Stracciari was also a distinguished teacher at the Music Conservatories of both Naples and Rome. Among his most famous students were Raffaele Arié, Paolo Silveri, Giulio Fioravanti, and Boris Christoff.
Widely regarded as the greatest baritone of his time for the sheer beauty of his voice, his imposing style and impeccable technique, Ponselle said his high notes were "brilliant, just brilliant, like a shower of diamonds." Stracciari was also a distinguished teacher at the Music Conservatories of both Naples and Rome. Among his most famous students were Raffaele Arié, Paolo Silveri, Giulio Fioravanti, and Boris Christoff.
Stracciari, Riccardo. (1875-1955). Signed Photograph Postcard. An excellent signed photograph postcard of the great Italian baritone, shown in a formal pose holding his hat and gloves. Stracciari has signed at the right and dated Bueons Aires, August 4, 1908. On the verso, the postcard is addressed to the Argentinian collector Ramona Imaz Otaño. With the stamp partially removed, otherwise in very fine condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.9 x 13.4 cm).
Widely regarded as the greatest baritone of his time for the sheer beauty of his voice, his imposing style and impeccable technique, Ponselle said his high notes were "brilliant, just brilliant, like a shower of diamonds." Stracciari was also a distinguished teacher at the Music Conservatories of both Naples and Rome. Among his most famous students were Raffaele Arié, Paolo Silveri, Giulio Fioravanti, and Boris Christoff.
Widely regarded as the greatest baritone of his time for the sheer beauty of his voice, his imposing style and impeccable technique, Ponselle said his high notes were "brilliant, just brilliant, like a shower of diamonds." Stracciari was also a distinguished teacher at the Music Conservatories of both Naples and Rome. Among his most famous students were Raffaele Arié, Paolo Silveri, Giulio Fioravanti, and Boris Christoff.