Bloch, Ernest - Signed Photograph 1953 Programs Music Signed shown possibly at an awards

shown possibly at an awards ceremony

Some bending at corners but otherwise in excellent condition

ink writings on verso

associated with several significant premieres of Verdi operas

shown as Herman in Tchaikovsky's "Pique Dame"

Bloch, Ernest - Signed Photograph 1953 Programs Music Signed shown possibly at an awardsSwiss born American composer (1880 1959), recognized as one of the most significant Swiss composers in history. Photograph signed by him on verso, inscribed in Rome and dated in 1953, surrounded by the mezzo soprano Gianna Pederzini , bass Nicola Rossi Lemeni and conductor Gianandrea Gavazzeni and an additional man backstage at a performance of the composer's Macbeth. Stamped on verso by photographer Oscar Savio. Size is 7 x 9. 25 inches, small