2009-04
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/31/2009
Four page program (6 x 9 ½) with bold title "GRAND ITALIAN AND ENGLISH OPERA…MONDAY, JAN. 7, 1878…MAX STRAKOSCH, DIRECTOR…[at Phila.] ACADEMY OF MUSIC". Strakosch's name at center of title. Centerfold with short bio sketches of each artist; the program is for "AIDA" and also those of the following evenings. Portrait of opera singer "Marie Roze" back page. Strakosch with his brother Maurice Strakosch first introduced the opera to New York City in the 1850's, assisting Maurice in his impresario activities and years later managing the famous opera theatre in Rome. Phila. printer signature…
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