Corelli, Franco - Signed Photo in Fanciulla del West Programs Music Unsigned Conductors first African-american male concert artist

first African-american male concert artist to receive acclaim

Program for a concert with the BBC Northern Symphony Orchestra at Nurember

Signed photo postcard of the Italian tenor (1885-1946)

shown in the title role in Mefistofele at Teatro La Scala

11 June 1975

Corelli, Franco - Signed Photo in Fanciulla del West Programs Music Unsigned Conductors first African-american male concert artistStar Italian tenor (1921 2003), signed photo, shown as Dick Johnson in Puccini's Fanciulla del West. He had a major international opera career between 1951 and 1976, particularly associated with the spinto and dramatic tenor roles of the Italian repertory, and was celebrated universally for his powerhouse voice, electrifying top notes, clear timbre, very elegant and passionate singing and remarkable performances. Photo Size is 4 x 5. 75 inches, blind