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American mezzo-soprano (1938-1993)
and Respighi
he was the chief conductor at the Berlin State Opera
his prolific career focused mostly on songs and operettas
ALSO INCLUDED: signed postcard reproduction of 1904 playbill for Isidore de Lara's opera Messaline at the Théâtre Municipal de la Gaîté featuring Ferval's image and signature
Giordano, Umberto - Signed Score of "Fedora" Autographs Singers 50 or less G American mezzo-soprano (1938-1993)Italian verismo opera composer (1867 1948), famous for composing Andrea Chenier and Fedora, his two most famous operas. Score of his opera "Fedora", one of his most popular works, signed by him on the first title page. Version for piano and voice, published by Edoardo Sanzogno, Milan, 1898. Giordano boldly signed on the first title page, inscribing his autograph to Canadian pianist and teacher Helena Plaxton, dating this in 1927. 254 numbered pages,