Battistini, Mattia - Autograph Collection CDVs Cabinets Instrumentalists Italian-American conductor (1906-2004)

Italian-American conductor (1906-2004)

some cracks and a small loss of paper over the top right

particularly associated with Wagner and Strauss roles

ALSO INCLUDED is a print of the soprano shown young

Battistini, Mattia - Autograph Collection CDVs Cabinets Instrumentalists Italian-American conductor (1906-2004)Italian baritone (1856 1928) referred to as the King of Baritones, who debuted in 1878 in Donizetti's "La Favorita" and became a celebrity in the mid 1880s and 1890s. Gorgeous collection of 7 autograph letters signed by him (six of them with a short summary of content included). Different sizes and lengths, in very good condition or better. SOLD ONLY AS A LOT, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.