Ader, Rose - Signed Photograph in Martha Autographs Singers 50 or less I Theatre de Monnaie

Theatre de Monnaie

American classical pianist (1912-1994)

minor damage over the right border

extensive inscription

Ader, Rose - Signed Photograph in Martha Autographs Singers 50 or less I Theatre de MonnaieGerman lyric soprano (1890 1955), lover of the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, widely considered to be the inspiration for the role of Liu in his opera Turandot, written with her voice in mind (though not performed by her at the world premiere). Signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Friedrich Flotow's Martha. Blind stamped on front by both photographer Edith Barakovic, Vienna and by Magasin Metropole photo studio, Vienna. Size is 3. 25