Viardot, Pauline - Autograph Letter Signed Singers Russia particularly noted for his interpretations

particularly noted for his interpretations of twentieth century American and British composers

Clip from a program (cast page) for a performance of Tchaikovsky's Pique Dame at the Theatre Des Champs Elysees

Trimmed and mounted on cardboard

Lot of 8 unsigned photos

30 of them are identified and the remaining 10 are unidentified

Viardot, Pauline - Autograph Letter Signed Singers Russia particularly noted for his interpretationsFrench mezzo soprano (1821 1910) of Spanish descent who enjoyed a long and illustrious career as a star performer in the 1840s until her retirement in the late 1860s. Autograph letter written in French (untranslated) signed by her, no year, where she mentions Verdi's La Traviata and other operas. Size is 5. 2 x 8. 25 inches, 1 page, in excellent condition.