Tamagno, Francesco. (1850-1905). Autograph Letter. Autograph letter signed from the most famous dramatic tenor of the golden age, 2 pp, dated "Torino 10/4/1905." Having only just now received his letter, he is very displeased that the scheduling of a proposed performance won't work in the context of his other concerts. Other dates are proposed and also, regarding the program, he inquires if other pieces might be possible instead and adds a P.S. concerning the possibility of performance in "costume d'orchestra."
Best known as the creator of Verdi's "Otello" (1887), he was also the first Gabriele Adorno in the revised 1881 "Simon Boccanegra," and creator of major roles in operas by Ponchielli and Gomes. In an 1892 letter to the great tenor, Puccini wrote: "I can always hear the sound of your divine voice in my ear and think of the extraordinary, the inspired interpreter who will sing my music."
Best known as the creator of Verdi's "Otello" (1887), he was also the first Gabriele Adorno in the revised 1881 "Simon Boccanegra," and creator of major roles in operas by Ponchielli and Gomes. In an 1892 letter to the great tenor, Puccini wrote: "I can always hear the sound of your divine voice in my ear and think of the extraordinary, the inspired interpreter who will sing my music."
Tamagno, Francesco. (1850-1905). Autograph Letter. Autograph letter signed from the most famous dramatic tenor of the golden age, 2 pp, dated "Torino 10/4/1905." Having only just now received his letter, he is very displeased that the scheduling of a proposed performance won't work in the context of his other concerts. Other dates are proposed and also, regarding the program, he inquires if other pieces might be possible instead and adds a P.S. concerning the possibility of performance in "costume d'orchestra."
Best known as the creator of Verdi's "Otello" (1887), he was also the first Gabriele Adorno in the revised 1881 "Simon Boccanegra," and creator of major roles in operas by Ponchielli and Gomes. In an 1892 letter to the great tenor, Puccini wrote: "I can always hear the sound of your divine voice in my ear and think of the extraordinary, the inspired interpreter who will sing my music."
Best known as the creator of Verdi's "Otello" (1887), he was also the first Gabriele Adorno in the revised 1881 "Simon Boccanegra," and creator of major roles in operas by Ponchielli and Gomes. In an 1892 letter to the great tenor, Puccini wrote: "I can always hear the sound of your divine voice in my ear and think of the extraordinary, the inspired interpreter who will sing my music."