Corelli, Franco - Signed Photo in Fanciulla del West Programs Music Unsigned Conductors 11 June 1975

11 June 1975

Stamped on verso by photographer Gerstenberger

admired by Massenet and Saint-Saens

Signature on card

Corelli, Franco - Signed Photo in Fanciulla del West Programs Music Unsigned Conductors 11 June 1975Star Italian tenor (1921 2003), signed photo, shown as Dick Johnson in Puccini's Fanciulla del West. He had a major international opera career between 1951 and 1976, particularly associated with the spinto and dramatic tenor roles of the Italian repertory, and was celebrated universally for his powerhouse voice, electrifying top notes, clear timbre, very elegant and passionate singing and remarkable performances. Photo Size is 4 x 5. 75 inches, blind