Schumann, Elisabeth - Signed Program 1939 Programs Music Signed Instrumentalists and Ensembles was the conductor of choice

was the conductor of choice for the first-ever performance of the newly founded Metropolitan Opera of New York in 1883 (performance of Faust in Italian

Large original photograph in black and white

on March 22nd

Book with many black and white illustrations and text

Corsican tenor (1892-1959)

Schumann, Elisabeth - Signed Program 1939 Programs Music Signed Instrumentalists and Ensembles was the conductor of choiceGerman born American soprano (1888 1952), known for her many recordings and close association with composer Richard Strauss. Signed program for a 1939 concert recital at the Philadelphia Forum. Full 4 page program, listing all of the pieces performed, signature is in pencil on the cover page. Each page is 6 x 9 inches, very slight tear on the side of each page, otherwise in excellent condition.