Autograph letter from the great bass and brother of Jean de Reszke. His vast repertory included major Wagner roles, Mephistopheles, Friar Laurence, Don Pedro (L'Africaine), Rocco and Leporello, which he sang at a special centenary performance of Don Giovanni at the Opera in 1887. 2 pp. (recto/verso) on letterhead of the Auditorium Hotel in Southgate, UK. Dated 11/13/1899, in French, thanking an unnamed "Mademoiselle" for a portrait of him done by her. Fine.
Autograph letter from the great bass and brother of Jean de Reszke. His vast repertory included major Wagner roles, Mephistopheles, Friar Laurence, Don Pedro (L'Africaine), Rocco and Leporello, which he sang at a special centenary performance of Don Giovanni at the Opera in 1887. 2 pp. (recto/verso) on letterhead of the Auditorium Hotel in Southgate, UK. Dated 11/13/1899, in French, thanking an unnamed "Mademoiselle" for a portrait of him done by her. Fine.