Bertana, Luisa - Signed Photograph in Nerone (1927) [LITERATURE] David Groh

David Groh

with some stains at top of photo not affecting the signature

some rust toning in the bottom area and a crease

a leading interpreter of bel canto and other Italian opera roles in the middle of the twentieth century

Pasternak instructed his typist Marina Kazimirovna Baranovich to prepare copies of Stikhi iz romana v proze for distribution among friends

Bertana, Luisa - Signed Photograph in Nerone (1927) [LITERATURE] David GrohArgentine mezzo soprano (1888 1933). Fine black and white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment dated 1927, shown as Rubria in Arrigo Boito's opera Nerone (worldpremiered at Teatro La Scala on May 1, 1924, conducted by Toscanini). Size is 3. 25 x 5. 1 inches, in excellent condition.