Kings Theatre 1836 Playbill - I Puritani with role creators Autographs singers M-P Despina Waldemar Kmentt

Despina Waldemar Kmentt

Irvine Arditi

her versatility and beauty

Blind stamped by photographer Willlinger

Italian soprano (1873-1951)

Kings Theatre 1836 Playbill - I Puritani with role creators Autographs singers M-P Despina Waldemar KmenttAmazing original playbill announcement for a performance of Bellini's I Puritani on April 30th, 1836 with four of the roles sung by their original creators. I Puritani was premiered in Paris in 1835 and this is one of the earliest performances in London. Main roles are sung by Giulia Grisi (Elvira), G. B. Rubini (Arturo), Luigi LaBlache (Giorgio), Antonio Tamburini (Riccardo). One page, size is 8. 25 x 13 inches, minor stains, folded, in very good