Mascagni, Pietro - Signed Photograph 1904 [SPORTS] with more extensive inscription on

with more extensive inscription on verso

Australian soprano (1910-1996)

Beautiful casual black and white photograph signed by both artists

and created the role of Barak in the world premiere of Strauss' "Die Frau ohne Schatten"

shown in role in Boito's Nerone

Mascagni, Pietro - Signed Photograph 1904 [SPORTS] with more extensive inscription onItalian opera composer (1863 1945), mostly remembered today for his operas Cavalleria Rusticana and L'Amico Fritz among other creations. Original cabinet photograph of the composer by Gigoni & Bossi (Milan) signed and inscribed with a short sentiment by Mascagni to conductor Moise Sinigaglia, dated in Torino, May 18, 1904. Size is 4. 3 x 6. 4 inches, minor pinholes, mounting damage on verso, in overall good condition.