Casella, Alfredo - Large Photograph Signed 1931 with Music Quote Programs Special Sections Composers Performing Bidu Sayao

Bidu Sayao

light toning

Famous Austrian conductor (1865-1925) whose career mostly developed in Vienna and Munich

shown as Siegfried in Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen in Darmstadt

Fine signature cut attached to portrait of the contralto shown in a role

Casella, Alfredo - Large Photograph Signed 1931 with Music Quote Programs Special Sections Composers Performing Bidu SayaoItalian composer (1883 1947) and also pianist, conductor, and writer. Large mat signed at the bottom by the composer with an original photo by photographer Alban (who signed in pencil below). Casella inscribed and signed on the mat, with a short sentiment, dated in Paris, 1931 and added 4 bars of music from an unknown piece. Total size is 9. 1 x 12. 6 inches (actual photo is 6. 6 x 9 inches), jagged edges, in excellent condition.