Tamagno, francesco 18501905 autograph letter signed tamagno, in all likelihood to composer jules massenet. Lithographed poster in colors, signed in the plate by alphonse mucha. After duprez, perhaps only francesco tamagno, giovanni zenatello, giacomo laurivolpi, mario del monaco and franco corelli whose throne has been vacant since he gave up the stage in 1975 except for some brief returns in 1976 and 1981. Ever since the debut, great tenors have been darkening their skin to play. Can i use this photograph in a publication i am doing, such as book, documentary or website. Also available in digital form on the library of congress web site. Autograph dealers in manuscripts, signed photos of movie stars, music autographs. He performed this extremely taxing role more than 300 times, beginning in 1908, and recorded highly acclaimed extracts from the work on 78rpm discs.
Milan, 3 january 1886, to francesco tamagno, 1886 jan. At first appearing in supporting roles in 1869, he was soon singing leads, due to his immensely powerful voice, which could hurl out high bs and cs from a seemingly endless supply. Great photograph from the 1890s signed by the composer, shown in full body and next to his friend, star italian tenor. Specializing in musical autographs and manuscripts. Nice, 16 december 1890, to giovanni paroli in brescia. Tamino autographs authentic autographs for sale signed books angies saves. Ansichtskarte postkarte ospedaletti liguria, villa tamagno and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The son of an innkeeper, his education was limited which did not help his acting and interpretation. Most notably, he appeared in the premiere of mascagnis le maschere in 1901. Tamagno 18511933, an italian by birth, lived in paris from 1880 to 1914 and there designed. In spite of the disapproval of dorothys father, the couple wed on august 20, 1918. Tamagno, francesco signed photo 1887 tamino autographs. Francesco tamagnos records carried labels showing the number of copies. Inscribed to the lawyer campanari, referring to umberto campanari, who was his friend, and later became one of. Various artists, francesco tamagno, heddle nash, alessandro bonci, joseph schmidt, boris christoff, max lorenz, peter anders, victor maurel, leonard warren great voices of the opera ii 40 cds music. Gardens and fountains interested falda in particular.
Book on tenor corelli covers the ins and outs of opera singing, with love. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Tamagno, francesco, 18501905 lc linked data service. Francesco tamagno italiaans operazanger 18501905 francesco tamagno italian operatic singer. Opera, classical music, bands and musicians signed photographs, programs, letters, manuscripts of bands and musicians, actors and actresses, singers, composers, conductors, pianists, violinists and ballet dancers. Many shoppers here on etsy do not realize that additional photos are present on each etsy listing. Francesco tamagno at first appearing in supporting roles in 1869, he was soon singing leads, due to his immensely powerful voice, which could hurl out high bs and cs from a seemingly endless supply. England symposium 1158, recorded 190711, fonotipia. Verdi, giuseppe signed photograph with francesco tamagno. Tamagno otherwise verdi, ora e per sempre addio otello, otello. He made this recording of the opening esultate 16 years later, when he was 52.
May 17, 2019 photo postcard signed by the star americangreek soprano 19231977, shown in the title role in bellini. Dorothy lived until 1955 and wrote two books about caruso, published in 1928 and 1945. The tenor francesco tamagno 18481923 who created the role of otello, photograph by anonymous, world premiere, milan, teatro alla scala, 5 february 1887 exhibits from the making of verdis otello a glimpse into the archivio storico ricordi. Apr 14, 1991 francesco tamagno, the trumpetvoiced tenor who had participated in the revised versions of don carlos and simon boccanegra in the mid1880s, was doubtless in verdis mind from the beginning.
Great signed photo, shown in full body and next to his friend, star italian tenor francesco tamagno who created the title role in verdi. He sang to great acclaim at the major opera houses of europe and the americas, appearing in a wide variety of. Two autograph letters to his family from the most famous dramatic tenor of the golden age and the creator of the historic role of otello. A marvel of precision, claims the poster, and the same can be said of tamagno s designs, always carefully worked out to the last detail and showing impeccable craftsmanship. Tamagno otherwise verdi, ora e per sempre addio otello, otello, act ii volume 28 issue 2. Massenet, most probably to the tenor francesco tamagno. The new school of high c tenors took hold ultimately, leading to such stars as francesco tamagno 18501905 verdis first otello, enrico caruso 18731921, beniamino gigli 18901957, giacomo laurivolpi 18921979, giovanni martinelli 18851969, mario del monaco and franco corelli. Francesco tamagno, the verdi tenor 19031905 the mythical recordings. Tenor francesco tamagno, who dwelled in a villa on his own name, used to organise many a scopa italian card game at the palace hotel where mascagni and puccini took part too, when they were guests here at the beginning of the 20th century.
Francesco tamagno, the first otello, is naturally present, as is the first falstaff, victor maurel, who, in 1907, after his retirement, was persuaded to record his short quandero paggio three. Roland gelatts revised edition of the fabulous phonograph collier books, new york, 1977, p. Book on tenor corelli covers the ins and outs of opera singing, with. Star italian tenor 18501905, chosen by verdi for the title role in the world premiere of otello in 1887. When neither would back down, toscanini took tamagno to verdi himself, who confirmed toscaninis judgment. University of michigan professor naomi andre is coeditor of the book blackness in opera.
Audio recording, italian, excerpts, arranged library of. Dec 01, 2018 francesco tamagno 28 december 1850 31 august 1905 was an italian operatic tenor who sang with enormous success throughout europe and america. A dramatic tenor, he sang in most of the worlds leading operatic venues during the late 1800s. Jan 06, 2015 she was the daughter of a wealthy new york patent lawyer. Giuseppe verdi and francesco tamagno, who created the role of otello, photograph by pietro tempestini, 1899 giacomo puccini with his wife elvira and the son antonio, in the garden of his villa at torre del lago villa, early 20th century. Nov 30, 2019 francesco tamagno dans le role dotello foto di ganzini. Giuseppe verdi and francesco tamagno, who created the role of otello, photograph by pietro tempestini, 1899. Massenet, jules 18421912 autograph letter signed j. Star italian opera composer 181901, a central opera composer in all europe for 50 years, starting in 1840. Various artists, francesco tamagno, heddle nash, alessandro. Special issue of the periodical illustrazione italiana, dedicated to the premiere of otello by giuseppe verdi, 1887. He also was one of the first italian tenors to have left.
Marcate fioriture sparse alla copertina ed alle pagine. The content of the london press in 1887 makes clear that he was considered the most authoritative and, in fact, the only living representative of the italian operatic. Cambridge core institutional access books catalogue individuals. Falls church, va waverly rare books, a division of quinns auction galleries. Francesco tamagno was the foremost italian dramatic tenor of the nineteenth century. Feb 19, 1993 thanks to recordings, we can still hear verdis first otello, the tenor francesco tamagno, or puccinis boheme as led by its original conductor, arturo toscanini.
Palace grand hotel varese 19, varese historic hotels of. Otello became his most famous operatic role but in addition he sang a wide repertoire. And ever since the debut, great tenors have been darkening their skin to play the part. The milan premiere of otello offered itself as an opportunity for the english critics not only to report on a momentous event in the history of italian opera, but also to elaborate on the figure of verdi as a man and a composer.
Inscribed to the lawyer campanari, referring to umberto campanari, who was his friend, and later became one of the executors of his estate. From the description of autograph note signed on his visiting card, dated. Giovanni zenatello famous italian opera singer autograph. Tamagno, francesco francesco tamagno, the verdi tenor 1903. Giovanni zenatello famous italian opera singer autograph etsy. Giovanni zenatello was born in verona and enjoyed an international career as a dramatic tenor of the first rank. Nov 30, 2011 the impressive francesco tamagno created the title role in verdis otello in 1887. Composer giuseppe verdi chose him to inaugurate the title.
Massenet, mostly probably to the tenor francesco tamagno. A good friend of mine, bill safka, of safkabareis autographs, who attended. See more ideas about opera singers, opera, signed photo. Two of his most famous series collected in book form are. Mar 14, 2012 when toscanini first conducted otello in 1899, he corrected the leads original portrayer, francesco tamagno, on a tempo. The books include many of carusos letters to his wife.
Italian painter, illustrator, and costume designer. I do not know of a black singer singing verdis otello in a major opera house ever. Autograph manuscript, inscribed to victor maurel after aida 1871, verdi composed a string quartet and a requiem, revised two earlier operas don carlo and simon boccanegra, and was involved in the performance of several others. Who is your fathers sports idol or your mothers rockstar in what town did grandpa grow up. Massenet, mostly probably to the tenor francesco tamagno dated august 17, 1902. In the first letter, dated april 16, 1899 and addressed to tamagnos. This auction is for a wonderful signed cabinet card of italian dramatic tenor francesco tamagno costumed as verdis otello, a role he created in 1887. Cabinet photograph, signed in lower margin francesco tamagno and additionally inscribed to. Palace grand hotel varese 19, varese historic hotels.
Verdi, giuseppe signed photo with francesco tamagno. Tamagno was appreciated for his phrasing and the sweetness of his mezzavoce even if the middle of the range was more ordinary and his acting appeared clumsy. Gelatt states that tamagno approved 19 recordings from his ospedaletti session for release to the public. Tamagno, francesco francesco tamagno, the verdi tenor 19031905 the mythical recordings music. Book entitled the western harp given to benton in 1937, but was published in 1843. Waverly rare books july 18 auction features modern. Giovanni battista falda engraver italy on this day. Francesco tamagno 28 december 1850 31 august 1905 was an italian operatic tenor who. Playbill for royal italian opera at covent garden in 1890. He sang to great acclaim at the major opera houses of europe and the americas, appearing in a wide variety of roles 74 from the italian and french repertoires that ranged from the lyric to the dramatic. Francesco tamagno, dmitri smirnov, alessandro bonci, edmond clement, leo slezak, enrico caruso, leonid sobinov.
Massenet thanks his correspondent lavishly for a gift, and fondly remembers the latters 1879. Tamagno, francesco, 18501905 social networks and archival. University of oklahoma glee club picture posters from 19171923 when. The exhibition yale university library online exhibitions. This photograph originates from a press photo archive.
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