La Gioconda - Early Program Teatro Politeama - Genova 1879 Autographs Singers 50 or less B 1943) now retired

1943) now retired

one of them with pianist Edwin Fischer as soloist

stamped on verso Sep 22

and her strikingly handsome stage appearance and intense acting made her a compelling performer

German tenor-baritone (1887-

La Gioconda - Early Program Teatro Politeama - Genova 1879 Autographs Singers 50 or less B 1943) now retiredFull program libretto for a performance of this opera in 1879 at Teatro Politeama Genovese. Maddalena Mariani Masi, who was in the title role at the world premiere in 1876, is again as Gioconda in this performance, next to Edouard de Reszke and others. Full program with all 65 numbered pages and covers, includes libretto, 5. 25 x 8. 9 inches, rust and wear on covers, otherwise in very good condition.