{"product_id":"70-muzio-claudia-signed-photograph-as-aida","title":"Muzio, Claudia. (1889–1936) Signed Photograph as Aida","description":"Magnificent signed image of the great soprano wearing an elaborate headdress. 8.5 X 13.5 cm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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)","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093087572127,"sku":"70","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Muzio_SPC_costume2.jpg?v=1722185861","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/70-muzio-claudia-signed-photograph-as-aida","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}