Soprano Autograph Boston by Melis Carmen (1 results)

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Carmen Melis (15 August 1885 19 December 1967) was an Italian operatic soprano who had a major international career during the first four decades of the 20th century. Signed Photography In the role of "The girl of the golden west" with program Boston Opera House season 1911-1912 Framed 31cm x 25cm (size of frame. She was known, above all, as a verismo soprano, and was one of the most interesting singing actresses of the early 20th century. She made her debut in Novara in 1905 and her career rapidly developed in her native country over the next four years. From 1909 to 1916 she performed with important opera companies in the United States; after which she was busy performing at many of Europe's most important opera houses. From 1917 until her retirement from the stage in 1935 she was particularly active at the Teatro Costanzi in Rome and at La Scala in Milan. After her singing career ended, she embarked on a second career as a voice teacher. Her most notable student was soprano Renata Tebaldi. Wikipedia.