Manns, August - Photo postcard Programs Music Unsigned Strings Playbill for the world premiere

Playbill for the world premiere of this opera by Julius Bittner - Size is 9 x 11

one of the pioneer African-American singers to enjoy a major international career in opera

such as Joan Sutherland

Gluck : Orpheo e Eurydike

Manns, August - Photo postcard Programs Music Unsigned Strings Playbill for the world premiereGerman born British conductor (1825 1907) who made his career in England. Manns conducted the Crystal Palace orchestra in London for 50 years, and many works received their first performance in England. Signed photo postcard, he wrote "Music Director of the Crystal Palace from October 1855 till January 1905", in excellent condition, 3. 25 x 5. 5 inches