La Gioconda - Early Program Teatro Politeama - Genova 1879 Autographs Singers 50 or less B Star Australian dramatic coloratura soprano

Star Australian dramatic coloratura soprano (early in her career she was a mezzo-)

1943) now retired

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

German tenor-baritone (1887-

Franz developed a very successful international career thanks to his beautiful voice and impressive stage appearance

La Gioconda - Early Program Teatro Politeama - Genova 1879 Autographs Singers 50 or less B Star Australian dramatic coloratura sopranoFull 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.