Price, Leontyne. (b. 1927). Signed Photograph in "Aida". Signed Louis Mélançon photograph of the great American soprano in costume as the title role for a production of Verdi's Aida. Price has inscribed "To Paul, / My Best Wishes, / My warmest to you, / Leontyne Price." Metropolitan Opera Press Department label and photographer's stamp to verso. In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
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.
Price, Leontyne. (b. 1927). Signed Photograph in "Aida". Signed Louis Mélançon photograph of the great American soprano in costume as the title role for a production of Verdi's Aida. Price has inscribed "To Paul, / My Best Wishes, / My warmest to you, / Leontyne Price." Metropolitan Opera Press Department label and photographer's stamp to verso. In fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
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.