He conducted the Moscow premiere of Khovanshchina (opera by Mussorgsky) in 1897 and the world premiere of Sadko (opera by Rimsky-Korsakov)
Signed photo postcard of the German tenor (1881-1944) shown as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen
signed photo shown in the title role in Tannhauser
Minor crease on the lower border
choreographer and ballet teacher (1898-1975)
Cortot, Alfred - Signed Photo 1936 Autographs Singers 50 or less M He conducted the Moscow premiereFamous swiss pianist and conductor (1877 1962), one of the most popular 20th century musicians, especially renowned for his poetic insight in Romantic period piano works, particularly those of Chopin and Schumann. Signed photo, inscribed and dated in 1936, also signed (in pencil) by the photographer. On verso, a newspaper clip about his passing, dated in 1962. In very good condition, size is 4. 7 x 7. 1 inches.