Britten, Benjamin - Autograph Music Quote Signed with Photo 1941 Bayreuth Programs shown in The Rake's Progress

shown in The Rake's Progress

stamped on verso by photographer Varischi Artico

German tenor (1894-1957)

inscribed with a long sentiment by the composer

French tenor (1885-

Britten, Benjamin - Autograph Music Quote Signed with Photo 1941 Bayreuth Programs shown in The Rake's ProgressBritish composer, conductor and pianist (1913 1976), one of the greatest of the 20th century. Nice card with an autograph music quote signed (AMQS), dated on April 1st, 1941 in New York, just 3 days after the world premiere of his Sinfonia da Requiem by the New York Philharmonic under John Barbirolli. Card is 3. 5 x 5. 25 inches, and has attached with a small half tone photo of the composer, then just 27 years old. ALSO INCLUDED is a small envelope,