Original drawing in charcoal of Rethberg as Helena in Strauss's Die ägyptische Helena by American Southwest artist Kent Pachuta (b. 1953)
660 x 508 mm. Rolled.
Signed by the artist and dated 1976.
From the collection of the distinguished American mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne (b. 1934).
Slightly creased.
"Rethberg’s beautiful lirico spinto soprano was perfectly equalized between the registers, and a combination of natural musicianship and sound training enabled her to maintain an unusually even legato in the most difficult passages. Rethberg made a large number of recordings, many of which reveal her rare beauty of tone and purity of style." Desmond Shawe-Taylor in Grove Music Online.
Item #31474
Price: $350.00 other currencies
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