{"product_id":"16765-muzio-claudia-signed-photograph","title":"Muzio, Claudia. (1889–1936) Signed Photograph","description":"Signed photograph of the great soprano, who is shown wearing a bonnet, long dress, and carrying her distinctive long, decorative cane. She has signed across the image. One very slight corner crease, but overall very fine. 3.25 x 5 inches (8.3 x 13.5 cm), mounted to 5 x 7 inches (12.8 x 18 cm).\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eMuzio was the most admired soprano of her day. Known not only for her magnificent voice and her dark-eyed classical beauty, she was hailed as a great actress and earned the nickname \"The 'Duse' of Song,\" after the great Italian actress Eleonora Duse. She appeared for 7 seasons at the Metropolitan and appeared regularly also in Chicago, in addition to being highly in demand in Europe and South America. \u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\"Muzio’s extensive repertory embraced all the leading Verdi and Puccini roles, as well as those of the verismo school – which last, however, she interpreted in a more subtle and refined manner than was usual. Nobility and sweetness of voice and aspect, together with intense drama and pathos, were marked features of her style; good judges thought her one of the finest artists of her time.\" (Grove Online)\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093628113055,"sku":"16765","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Muzio_Claudia_SP_16765_01.jpg?v=1722189293","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/16765-muzio-claudia-signed-photograph","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}