Strakosch, Maurice - Strakosch, Max - Autograph Music Quote Signed + Signature Cut recently_added Russian soprano (1880-1955)

Russian soprano (1880-1955)

with a  big bold signature in fountain pen

the handwriting and signature traverses both the photo and part of the cardboard beneath

Inscribed and dated in 1914

Strakosch, Maurice - Strakosch, Max - Autograph Music Quote Signed + Signature Cut recently_added Russian soprano (1880-1955)Czech born American impresario (1825 1887) and Moravian born impresario (1835 1892), these two brothers emigrated to the United States in the mid nineteenth century. Maurice became particularly known as the coach and manager of star soprano Adelina Patti at the beginning of her career while Max gained recognition as theatre manager and impresario as well as a presenter of vocal concert performances focusing on Italian opera. Set of 1 2. 75 x 9. 5 inch