Gerster, Etelka. (1855 - 1920). Signed Photograph. Signed original Mora of NY cabinet photograph of the Slovakian born Hungarian Marchesi pupil, for a while Patti's formidable rival, much in the Callas-Tebaldi mold. Signed "Etelka Gerster Gardini / London 1879." 4.25 x 6.5 inches [10.5 x 16.5 cm]. Very fine.
Gerster was a very brilliant singer and enjoyed great international acclaim. She was married to tenor Carlo Gardini and her son in law was the fine tenor Walter Kirchoff. After retiring, she opened a very successful singing school in Berlin. She died in Bologna in 1920.
Gerster was a very brilliant singer and enjoyed great international acclaim. She was married to tenor Carlo Gardini and her son in law was the fine tenor Walter Kirchoff. After retiring, she opened a very successful singing school in Berlin. She died in Bologna in 1920.
Gerster, Etelka. (1855 - 1920). Signed Photograph. Signed original Mora of NY cabinet photograph of the Slovakian born Hungarian Marchesi pupil, for a while Patti's formidable rival, much in the Callas-Tebaldi mold. Signed "Etelka Gerster Gardini / London 1879." 4.25 x 6.5 inches [10.5 x 16.5 cm]. Very fine.
Gerster was a very brilliant singer and enjoyed great international acclaim. She was married to tenor Carlo Gardini and her son in law was the fine tenor Walter Kirchoff. After retiring, she opened a very successful singing school in Berlin. She died in Bologna in 1920.
Gerster was a very brilliant singer and enjoyed great international acclaim. She was married to tenor Carlo Gardini and her son in law was the fine tenor Walter Kirchoff. After retiring, she opened a very successful singing school in Berlin. She died in Bologna in 1920.