Nilsson, Birgit. (1918–2005). "Turandot"—Signed Photograph. Signed half-length portrait of the celebrated Swedish soprano in costume as Turandot. By Louis Mélançon for the Metropolitan Opera, New York. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. Label with caption and copyright handstand to verso. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.5 cm). Holes from staples to margins; edges slightly worn; else In fine condition.
One of the most powerful sopranos ever, Nilsson was the leading Wagner singer of her time, also excelling in Richard Strauss and as Beethoven's Leonore. Yet due to the greater popularity of Italian opera with most audiences, Turandot is likely the role for which she is best remembered. in her own words, "Isolde made me famous. Turandot made me rich."
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Nilsson, Birgit. (1918–2005). "Turandot"—Signed Photograph. Signed half-length portrait of the celebrated Swedish soprano in costume as Turandot. By Louis Mélançon for the Metropolitan Opera, New York. Inscribed to Paul McMahon. Label with caption and copyright handstand to verso. 10 x 8 inches (25.5 x 20.5 cm). Holes from staples to margins; edges slightly worn; else In fine condition.
One of the most powerful sopranos ever, Nilsson was the leading Wagner singer of her time, also excelling in Richard Strauss and as Beethoven's Leonore. Yet due to the greater popularity of Italian opera with most audiences, Turandot is likely the role for which she is best remembered. in her own words, "Isolde made me famous. Turandot made me rich."
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.