Pessina, Arturo - Signed Photograph in Tosca Autographs Singers A-D fold near the right margin

fold near the right margin

and who has also won the National Medal of Arts (1992)

stamped on verso by L

part of the signature is a bit difficult to see due to the dark background

Program for the Centennial Gala of the Metropolitan Opera House

Pessina, Arturo - Signed Photograph in Tosca Autographs Singers A-D fold near the right marginItalian baritone (1858 1926), sang throughout Italy and made guest appearances at the Royal Opera Convent Garden, among other theatres. Following his 1910 retirement, became a leading voice teacher, one of his most prominent pupils was the well known bass Tancredi Pasero. Very attractive signed vintage photograph mounted onto a cabinet, shown most likely as Scarpia in Puccini's Tosca, inscribed in Rome, dated in 1902. Bold handwriting and signature.