Gasparri, Galileo - Signed Photograph in Carmen Book a hundred years ago

a hundred years ago

among his most famous pieces are Oklahoma

both among the leading interpreters of the dramatic operas of Richard Strauss and Richard Wagner from the 1960s to the end of the twentieth century

French singer (1901-1983) and diseuse (teller/narrator)

attractive colorful photo in excellent condition

Gasparri, Galileo - Signed Photograph in Carmen Book a hundred years agoItalian tenor (1875 ?), whose full name was Galileo Ainor Gasparri, sang mostly in Italy but also made successful guest appearances in Sydney and Kiev. His wife was the legendary French soprano Emma Calv. Signed photograph, shown as Don Jose in Bizet's Carmen, dated in 1923. Stamped on verso by photographer Aime Dupont. Size is 5 x 7 inches, small tear on bottom right, otherwise in very good condition.