known for the power of his voice in verismo operas during the 1950's and 1960's
American actor (1923-1999) and television director
A very prolific composer
known as the "Man of a Thousand Voices"
showing the outside of the Paris Opera-Palais Garnier in Paris
Derivis, Henri-Etienne - Autograph Letter Signed 1813 Autographs Actresses - Letter E known for the power ofFrench bass (1780 1856), who sang in the world premieres of Spontinis "La Vestale" and Rossinis "Le Siege de Corinthe". Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated in Paris, May 17, 1813, addressed to the composer Henri Montan Berton (1767 1844), concerning an embarrassing financial situation due to the lack of possibilities of recent performances. Size is 7. 1 x 8. 9 inches, 2 written pages in one folded sheet, folds, overall rust,