French tenor (1866-
Signed vintage photo
creator of the role of Amfortas in the world premiere of Parsifal in July 1882 in Bayreuth
who came to international fame as a child prodigy and is especially known for his interpretations of the works of the Romantic era
ALSO INCLUDED is a small envelope mail printed with the text "Prime Minister India" on its back (see scans provided)
ROH Covent Garden - Silk Program Gala Performance 1903 HM - Science and Invention French tenor (1866-Silk program for a gala performance at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in honor of the visit of the French President Emile Francois Loubet to The United Kingdom, on July 7, 1903. The program included the performance of complete acts from Rigoletto, Carmen, and Romeo et Juliette, featuring artists such as Alessandro Bonci, Nelli Melba, Emma Calve, Albert Alvarez, Pol Plancon, and Maurice Renaud. See individual descriptions for further details.