Remarkable piece of ephemera from the honey-voiced tenor, his original fedora as procured from his longtime secretary and seen in numerous photographs and album covers wearing this hat. Made by Imperial Superfine, retailed by Cappelleria Martin of Rome. A few small nicks, in fine (wearable!) condition.
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.
Remarkable piece of ephemera from the honey-voiced tenor, his original fedora as procured from his longtime secretary and seen in numerous photographs and album covers wearing this hat. Made by Imperial Superfine, retailed by Cappelleria Martin of Rome. A few small nicks, in fine (wearable!) condition.
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.