Corelli, Franco - Signed Photo in Fanciulla del West Playbills Music and died at age 43

and died at age 43

Mainardi toured as a cello virtuoso at age 13

1941) as Rodolfo in Puccini's La Bohème at the Metropolitan Opera

German baritone and teacher (1892-1958)

shown with Tito Gobbi

Corelli, Franco - Signed Photo in Fanciulla del West Playbills Music and died at age 43Star Italian tenor (1921 2003), signed photo, shown as Dick Johnson in Puccini's Fanciulla del West. He had a major international opera career between 1951 and 1976, particularly associated with the spinto and dramatic tenor roles of the Italian repertory, and was celebrated universally for his powerhouse voice, electrifying top notes, clear timbre, very elegant and passionate singing and remarkable performances. Photo Size is 4 x 5. 75 inches, blind