Auction 94
AUCTION 94 - FAMOUS OPERA SINGERS: THE LA GUARDIA COLLECTION OF SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS (1890 - ‘2000)
Jul 12, 2021
Piazza Lovatelli, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
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12 luglio 2021 ore 15:00
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LOT 31:
Rina Corsi (Firenze 1908 - ?)
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Estimated price:
€30 - €40
Auction house commission: 26%
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Rina Corsi (Firenze 1908 - ?)
Mezzo-soprano Rina Corsi came from a famous family of Italian singers. He was born October 9, 1908 in Florence, he studied with the conductor Leopold Mugnone and began his career in 1929. He had a large repertoire of roles including Marina, Santuzza, Adelaide, Mignon, Hedwig, Suzuki, Teresa, Meg Page, Maddalena, Ninette, Afra and Paulina. She has performed in the major Italian theaters: La Scala Opera House, the San Carlo, Teatro Massimo, Teatro Comunale, the Caracalla Festival, as well as many other smaller theaters. She retired as a singing teacher in Florence. Portrait photo, hand-signed, the mezzo-soprano dated 1948Excellent condition
