It proves that opera stars are not merely singing machines and there is much more than meets the eyes than the glamor, the publicity, the. Sponsored by the gertrude clarke whittall poetry and literature fund, library of congress, washington, d. The singing lion, famous italian operatic baritone remembered for his verdi roles and considered by some the greatest baritone of the 20th century. Signed and inscribed original ink sketch by olaf 1899.
Follow titta ruffo and explore their bibliography from s titta ruffo author page. Consequently, this became one of cotognis signature roles, one by which he made great impressions on all the. Also available in digital form on the library of congress web site. A profile of titta ruffo baritone and details of their recordings available to browse and buy.
Autograph letter on a postal card signed in full to frank. Born ruffo titta in pisa he reversed his forename and surname for the stage, ruffo was the son of an engineer. Italian baritone titta ruffo 18771953, autograph photo pianists. Autograph letter on a postal card signed in full to frank garlich. Leo durocher signed 1933 goudey reprint authentic autograph. Books, manuscripts and autographs auction 19 auction. View all records by titta ruffo for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. His repertory included all the great baritone roles and among the dramatic parts he preferred those in il trovatore, rigoletto and aida. Key to grading abbreviations i aim to be conservative grading is done visually. He developed a long and very successful career in america and europe. Friday, 29 may, 2015, the minimum bid mb is a guide which has been set in accordance with current market value, determined through constant monitoring of auction sales during recent years. Browse listings in topics themes entertainment opera.
Our inventory of quality outofprint books spans 40 subjects, while the extensive autograph holdings have a decidedly historical bent, reflecting personages from every field of human endeavor. Books on italian travels, celebrations and costumes 173490. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. If i have saved baritone titta ruffo for last, it is not only because he is one of my particular favorites, but also because there seems to be no shortage of stories concern ing him. He sang to great acclaim at the major opera houses of europe and north and south america, appearing in a wide variety of roles from the italian and french. Rosa raisa 30 may 1893 28 september 1963 was a polishborn and italiantrained russianjewish dramatic operatic soprano who became a naturalized american.
Green leather and cloth binding, gold lettering on spine. Born in pavia, muzio was the daughter of an operatic stage manager, whose engagements during her childhood took the family to opera houses around italy as well as to covent garden in london and to the metropolitan opera in new york. In addition to covering the key singers from the past, scott yanow puts a strong emphasis on the current jazz scene where there are scores of talented vocalists. Together with a signed hardback edition of enrico caruso his life and death by dorothy caruso 18931955, wife of caruso, published by simon and schuster, new york, 1945 fourth printing. He did, however, chide titta ruffo for interpolating an unwritten high b. Musical and other autographs abebooks shop for books, art. Franco corelli and maria callas in il pirata, 1958 harmony is the process of adding another musical note on top of the melody of any song.
Enrico caruso italian, 18731921 selfportrait, 1908 signed enrico caruso, dated 1908 and inscribed n. Propagandhi how to clean a couple o things 7 brown. Recording of titta ruffo singing the serenade, deh vieni alla finestra from. Guide to the ted fagan collection california digital library. Rare autograph document signed by george washington as president of the society of the cincinnati during the first general meeting of the society and 5 years prior to his election and inauguration as the first president of the united states of america. The jazz singers is an overview of the great vocalists who have sung jazz. Star italian baritone 18771953, signed photo, shown as himself with friends, dated in 1931. On the other hand, this edition baskerville publishers, 1995, 490 pages. Jul 18, 2015 einstein, gandhi, and a remarkable host of other famous individuals autograph album. New york, arno press, 1977 reprint of the 1937 fratelli treves edition. Autograph letter signed by ruffo titta abebooks abebooks. If one were to listen to one of tetrazzinis records and one only, it might be her enchanting rendition of tostis little song aprile. Signed cabinet photo, shown as himself, dated in habana in 1915. Full text of my recollections by jules massenet 18481912.
Yet all these singers, with the excep tion of the two other tenors and of rosa ponselle,who was under contract to colum bia at the time, all recorded with caruso on victor at least once in their careers. Dark fountain pen ink signature enrico caruso on a 12mo piece, neatly laid down. Photo titta ruffo italian opera baritone original signed. Check out titta ruffo the early recordings 1906 1912 by titta ruffo on amazon music. The charlatans uk indian rope 12 autograph signed oop oasis stone roses. Autograph letter on a postal card signed in full to frank garlich, treasurer of the metropolitan opera. Zazazaza piccola zingarabuona zaza del mio buon tempo.
Titta ruffo the early recordings 1906 1912 by titta. Siroe siroe re di persia catalog record electronic resource available in this world premiere recording, max emanuel cencic takes on the title role in johann adolf hasses opera, which offers true musical fireworks and delights. Stracciaris mellow, velvety voice, coloured and resonant over its whole range, with an extended and penetrating upper register, made him, between 1905 and 1915, the rival of titta ruffo and pasquale amato. Shop more collections related to musical and other autographs. 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. He first appeared at the metropolitan in rossinis il. Books second part, autographs and musical works i session, 7 th april 171. Autograph signed photographpostcard of the italian baritone titta ruffo.
Although his wellschooled baritone was less powerful than those of his close contemporaries pasquale amato and titta ruffo, his complete. Browse and buy a vast selection of musical and other autographs collections. In sum, if youre a ruffo fan, or if youre a serious student of the history of operatic singing and singers 19001925, you will probably find reading this book rewarding, but if youre not, i can recommend it only with reservations. Hash mark only used in united kingdom book catalogues. Einstein, gandhi, and a remarkable host of other famous. The autobiography of titta ruffo great voices book details. Claudia muzio 7 february 1889 24 may 1936 was an italian operatic soprano who enjoyed an international career during the early 20th century. Photo titta ruffo italian opera baritone original signed ebay.
He enjoyed a long and very successful career in the americas and europe. Payment is due within 10 days of the auctions close. In black ink, with the name and new york address of the recipient to recto and a photograph of the calafuria e ponte ferrovia in livorno to verso. Unfollow carlos g purses to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In addition, there are selections from romeo et juliette, mignoriy ha sonnambula r and lucia di lammermoor. Antonio toto cotogni was an italian baritone of the first magnitude.
Titta ruffo victor 78 rpm record 1070 lakme opera mblack sabbath walpurgis bbc peel sessions 1970 new lp. Born in chicago, art baltazar found his way early to comic book art and has been cartooning ever since he can recall. I purchased franco corelli and a revolution in singing, vol. Signed and inscribed original ink sketch by olaf 18991988. A group of 6 signed photographs or photographic postcards of opera singers from the 190. Also, an arturo toscanini autograph, including a program from his farewell to the ny philharmonic in 1936, a concert at carnegie hall.
Ray bradbury reading his poems and giving a lecture entitled beyond 1984, what to do when the doom doesnt arrive. Autograph letter signed by ruffo, titta 18771953 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Titta ruffo original autograph opera ernani 192223. Musical and other autographs abebooks shop for books. Star italian baritone 18771953 whose real name was actually ruffo titta cafiero ruffo was his first name. A fine oblong 8vo 5 x 4 leather bound autograph album containing over 140 signatures by an outstanding selection of famous individuals of the 1920s and 1930s, including listed in order of appearance within the album edward c. Star italian baritone 18771953, whose real name was ruffo titta cafiero ruffo was his first name.
The autobiography of titta ruffo great voices 1 by titta ruffo, george nyklicek and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Beyond, 1984, what to do when the doom doesnt arrive recorded apr. Emma calve, titta ruffo, gladys swarthout, ferruccio tagliavini, and others. He sang to great acclaim at the major opera houses of europe and the americas, appearing in a wide variety of. Shop leo durocher signed 1933 goudey reprint authentic autograph psadna certified baseball slabbed autographed cards and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports collectibles store. Collezione di materiale aeronautico del comandante tenente colonnello cesare darbi anche darby. Paper is adhered to a second sheet with tape at the upper corners verso and with glue at. Aug 06, 20 emma calve, titta ruffo, gladys swarthout, ferruccio tagliavini, and others. Einstein, gandhi, and a remarkable host of other famous individuals autograph album. As the majority of lots in a book catalogue will be defined as books for vat purposes and therefore not liable to vat on either hammer price or buyers premium, this symbol is used to indicate where the lot does not meet the appropriate definition. Here, the best of her talents and the flawed middle which one critic likened to the wailing of a cross infant are neatly summarized in about three minutes of music.
Muzio arrived in london at the age of 2 and went to school there, becoming fluent in english, before returning to. Aug 06, 20 also, an arturo toscanini autograph, including a program from his farewell to the ny philharmonic in 1936, a concert at carnegie hall. World under roof, chicago, usa 1906 opera postcard postcards world under roo. Titta ruffo, the celebrated italian baritone, who made his first american appearance in philadelphia in rigoletto last week, is a great admirer of the talking machine, and in the course of a chat after his arrival in new york he paid tribute to its educational influence in a most marked way.
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