The Operatic War in New York - Original Print 1883 Bayreuth Photos Autograph letter signed by Verdi

Autograph letter signed by Verdi

Large mat signed at the bottom by the composer with an original photo by photographer Alban (who signed in pencil below)

Spanish classical guitarist and composer (1896-1981)

Buenos Aires and Málaga

The Operatic War in New York - Original Print 1883 Bayreuth Photos Autograph letter signed by VerdiOriginal, vintage print published by Puck magazine on October 31st, 1883, just days after the inauguration of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. A very rowdy orchestra is performing on each side, with singers, each belonging to either the newly opened Metropolitan Opera or to the old Academy of Music. You can see some of the singers names (Nilsson, Patti, Sembrich, etc), also depicted are opera managers Mapleson and Abbey. Size is approx. 19 x 12. 5