MARTIN, Riccardo 1874-1952

Autograph signature in black ink on a gold RCA record label featuring Martin singing E lucevan le stelle from Puccini's Tosca recorded in New York on March 7, 1910

Ca. 102 x 102 mm.

Slightly worn; lacking small portion of lower right corner.

Riccardo Martin, an American tenor, "had a voice of great beauty, though lacking in individuality, and a fine presence, but he suffered comparison with Caruso throughout his career." Richard LaSueur and Elizabeth Forbes in Grove Music Oonline. Item #24438

Price: $50.00  other currencies