Gigli, Beniamino. (1890-1957). Signed Photograph in "Ave Maria," inscribed to the film's Cameraman. Doubleweight photograph of the honey-voiced tenor in the 1936 film "Ave Maria," the second film-starring Gigli vehicle. Signed and inscribed to the second camera man of the film: "Herrn Erich Grohmann / ricordo - 'Ave Maria' / 1936 / Beniamino Gigli." 8.25 x 10.75 inches. Fine condition.
In lyrical and romantic repertory, many regarded Gigli as the legitimate heir of Caruso. He made his professional debut as Enzo in La Gioconda at Rovigo in 1914 and his Rome Opera debut as Faust in Mefistofele in 1916. He later debuted at La Scala in 1918 and first appeared at the Met in 1920, singing every season there until 1932 when he returned to Europe.
In lyrical and romantic repertory, many regarded Gigli as the legitimate heir of Caruso. He made his professional debut as Enzo in La Gioconda at Rovigo in 1914 and his Rome Opera debut as Faust in Mefistofele in 1916. He later debuted at La Scala in 1918 and first appeared at the Met in 1920, singing every season there until 1932 when he returned to Europe.
Gigli, Beniamino. (1890-1957). Signed Photograph in "Ave Maria," inscribed to the film's Cameraman. Doubleweight photograph of the honey-voiced tenor in the 1936 film "Ave Maria," the second film-starring Gigli vehicle. Signed and inscribed to the second camera man of the film: "Herrn Erich Grohmann / ricordo - 'Ave Maria' / 1936 / Beniamino Gigli." 8.25 x 10.75 inches. Fine condition.
In lyrical and romantic repertory, many regarded Gigli as the legitimate heir of Caruso. He made his professional debut as Enzo in La Gioconda at Rovigo in 1914 and his Rome Opera debut as Faust in Mefistofele in 1916. He later debuted at La Scala in 1918 and first appeared at the Met in 1920, singing every season there until 1932 when he returned to Europe.
In lyrical and romantic repertory, many regarded Gigli as the legitimate heir of Caruso. He made his professional debut as Enzo in La Gioconda at Rovigo in 1914 and his Rome Opera debut as Faust in Mefistofele in 1916. He later debuted at La Scala in 1918 and first appeared at the Met in 1920, singing every season there until 1932 when he returned to Europe.