PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH, Black & White

Published by Metropolitan Opera Co, New York City

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Seller: Tavistock Books, ABAA, Reno, NV, U.S.A.Tavistock Books, ABAA

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9-7/8" x 8" "One of the great voices of the Metropolitan Opera, New York-born mezzo-soprano Rise Stevens made her debut with the company in 1939 as Octavian in Richard Strauss's "Der Rosenkavalier". Her other notable roles in 21 years with the company included the two characterizations most associated with her, the title role in Bizet's "Carmen" and Dalila in Saint-Saens's "Samson et Dalila." Furthermore, Ms Stevens is known for literally saving the entire 1961 season. After the company had canceled its entire 1961-62 schedule due to stalled labor negotiations, a persuasive telegram from Rise Stevens convinced President Kennedy to intervene, and he ordered the Secretary of Labor to arbitrate the dispute. Just three weeks later, the entire season was reinstated on schedule demonstrating notables such as President Kennedy were not immune to the entreaties of the Met's attractive reigning mezzo-soprano. A great beauty as well as a great singer, she also enjoyed one of the more successful careers of the many opera singers who made films, most notably in "The Chocolate Soldier" opposite Nelson Eddy and "Going My Way" with Bing Crosby & Barry Fitzgerald. She was also something of a fixture on early TV, appearing frequently on such programs as "The Bell Telephone Hour" & "The Voice of Firestone," where she sang both operatic arias & popular songs. She also appeared on one of the first telecasts from the Met, in 1954, singing her favored role of Carmen opposite one of her most frequent Don Joses, Richard Tucker." [IMDb]. Faint dimple in lower left corner. Very Good. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve.…

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Title
PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH, Black & White
Author
[Music / Opera]. Stevens, Rise [b . 1913]
Publisher
Metropolitan Opera Co, New York City
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Binding
Hardcover
Edition
INSCRIBED by Ms Stevens.
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Tavistock Books, established in 1989, specializes in First Editions, Antiquarian Rare & Collectible bibliophilic material with a special focus on Charles Dickens. We maintain a stock of 3000 volumes, which may be seen by appointment or by chance when you are in the greater Reno Area, or by browsing our Web page @ www.tavbooks.com. Tavistock Books is a proud member of the Antiquarian Bookseller's Association of America, the Independent On-Line Booksellers' Association and the Grolier Club.…

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