Gigli, Beniamino - Signed Program CDVs Composers Italian tenor (1913-1996)

Italian tenor (1913-1996)

shown in role in Bertold Brecht's Mother Courage

signed and inscribed by the artist on photo page

shown as Tom Rakewell in Stravinsky's The Rakes Progress

Signature of the conductor is glued on the first page (see scans)

Gigli, Beniamino - Signed Program CDVs Composers Italian tenor (1913-1996)Italian superstar tenor (1890 1957), one of the greatest tenors of all time, often regarded as "the second Caruso". Signed program for a recital in Vienna in 1953, with signature on front page half tone photo dated in 1955. This item includes an eight page booklet (when unfolded) containing photographs of him in various roles including in Il Trovatore, Rigoletto and L'Africaine. Each page is 5. 75 x 7. 5 inches, slight wear but in generally good