Prêtre, Georges. (1924–2017). Signed Photograph.
Signed Fayer of Wien photograph of the French conductor, who has inscribed "Pour Paul / Georges Prêtre / 1966" in black ink to the right of the image. Metropolitan Opera Press Department label to verso. Small tear and mild creasing to lower margin, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm).
Georges Prêtre was a regular collaborator with Maria Callas, leading the orchestra in two of her recordings of Carmen and Tosca.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Prêtre, Georges. (1924–2017). Signed Photograph.
Signed Fayer of Wien photograph of the French conductor, who has inscribed "Pour Paul / Georges Prêtre / 1966" in black ink to the right of the image. Metropolitan Opera Press Department label to verso. Small tear and mild creasing to lower margin, overall in fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm).
Georges Prêtre was a regular collaborator with Maria Callas, leading the orchestra in two of her recordings of Carmen and Tosca.
From the collection of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.