Turner, Eva. (1892–1990) & Jones, Gwyneth. (b. 1936). Signed "Turandot" Program. Original opera program from a May 25, 1987 production of Turandot at the Royal Opera House, signed by two great British Turandots: Eva Turner, who was in the audience at the 1926 premiere of the opera and first played the role later that year; and by Gwyneth Jones, who performed in the present production. Turner (at age 95!) has signed over a Royal Opera archive photograph of herself in the role on p. 29 and inscribed "to dear Katherine, with my love and warm affection." Jones, who studied the role of Turandot with Turner, has signed on p. 33 over the text "Performances at Covent Garden." 64 pp. In very fine condition. 5.75 x 9.25 inches (14.8 x 23.5 cm).
Turner, Eva. (1892–1990) & Jones, Gwyneth. (b. 1936). Signed "Turandot" Program. Original opera program from a May 25, 1987 production of Turandot at the Royal Opera House, signed by two great British Turandots: Eva Turner, who was in the audience at the 1926 premiere of the opera and first played the role later that year; and by Gwyneth Jones, who performed in the present production. Turner (at age 95!) has signed over a Royal Opera archive photograph of herself in the role on p. 29 and inscribed "to dear Katherine, with my love and warm affection." Jones, who studied the role of Turandot with Turner, has signed on p. 33 over the text "Performances at Covent Garden." 64 pp. In very fine condition. 5.75 x 9.25 inches (14.8 x 23.5 cm).