Pessina, Arturo - Signed Photograph in Tosca HM - Space and Exploration Recital of Martha Ruben

Recital of Martha Ruben

Printed signature on front and stamped on verso by photographer G

Greek bass (1923-2007)

Austrian soprano and mezzo-soprano and teacher (1842-1921)

German big band leader (1920-1982)

Pessina, Arturo - Signed Photograph in Tosca HM - Space and Exploration Recital of Martha RubenItalian baritone (1858 1926), sang throughout Italy and made guest appearances at the Royal Opera Convent Garden, among other theatres. Following his 1910 retirement, became a leading voice teacher, one of his most prominent pupils was the well known bass Tancredi Pasero. Very attractive signed vintage photograph mounted onto a cabinet, shown most likely as Scarpia in Puccini's Tosca, inscribed in Rome, dated in 1902. Bold handwriting and signature.