Hempel, Frieda - Signed Photograph in Role Playbills Opera conducted by Richard Strauss performing

conducted by Richard Strauss performing his own works

he was known as a performer of Sibelius and Neilsen´s music

Original cabinet portrait of the great German opera composer by Elliott & Fry photographers

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (chosen by Beecham)

Nice color photo signed by the super star soprano

Hempel, Frieda - Signed Photograph in Role Playbills Opera conducted by Richard Strauss performingGerman soprano (1885 1955), who developed a very important career in the United States and Europe, and debuting at the Met Opera in 1912, focusing on concert recitals after 1919. Fine black and white photo postcard signed by her, shown in role. Size is 3. 25 x 5. 25 inches, slight paper loss on various edges, otherwise in excellent condition.