DJANEL, Lily 1900-1982

Role portrait photograph of the soprano in the title role of Bizet's Carmen signed in full and inscribed to John Bolles

Bust-length. Bruno of Hollywood, New York. Ca. 253 x 203 mm.

Slightly worn and creased; file holes to left margin; minor tears and loss to lower right margin; light ink spattering within and below signature, not affecting legibility.

Belgian soprano Lily Djanel garnered acclaim for her portrayals of Salome, Sieglinde, Santuzza, Tosca, and especially Carmen. She made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Bizet's heroine on January 24, 1942. During the next five seasons there, she would sing Carmen at least 35 times. Item #23819

Price: $30.00  other currencies