Gigli, Beniamino. (1890–1957). Signed and Stamped Passport, 1928-30.
Original Italian passport of the important tenor, containing his photograph, signature, stamps and visas, and issued in Venezia June, 1928. The passport contains stamps from Italy, Austria, Argentina, Brazil, Czech Republic, Hungary, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, dated 198-1930. 22 pp. Blue cloth binding. Some light wear, but overall fine. A remarkable document. 3.75 x 5.25 inches (9.8 x 13.3 cm).
In lyrical and romantic repertory, many regarded Gigli as the legitimate heir of Caruso. He made his professional debut as Enzo in La Gioconda at Rovigo in 1914 and his Rome Opera debut as Faust in Mefistofele in 1916. He later debuted at La Scala in 1918 and first appeared at the Met in 1920, singing every season there until 1932 when he returned to Europe. The present full passport attests to his extraordinary and presumably exhausting International touring schedule from the height of his storied career.
Gigli, Beniamino. (1890–1957). Signed and Stamped Passport, 1928-30.
Original Italian passport of the important tenor, containing his photograph, signature, stamps and visas, and issued in Venezia June, 1928. The passport contains stamps from Italy, Austria, Argentina, Brazil, Czech Republic, Hungary, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, dated 198-1930. 22 pp. Blue cloth binding. Some light wear, but overall fine. A remarkable document. 3.75 x 5.25 inches (9.8 x 13.3 cm).
In lyrical and romantic repertory, many regarded Gigli as the legitimate heir of Caruso. He made his professional debut as Enzo in La Gioconda at Rovigo in 1914 and his Rome Opera debut as Faust in Mefistofele in 1916. He later debuted at La Scala in 1918 and first appeared at the Met in 1920, singing every season there until 1932 when he returned to Europe. The present full passport attests to his extraordinary and presumably exhausting International touring schedule from the height of his storied career.