Balfe is asking her to replace nothing less than Giulia Grisi in a terzetto from his opera Falstaff (Grisi performed at the 1838 world premiere in London)
Meistersinger Ouverture conducted by Karl Muck
German violinist and composer (1831–1907) ranked second only to Paganini among nineteenth-century virtuosi
stamped on verso by photographer Alfredo Zoli
Extensive inscription and sentiment
BORGIOLI, Dino Maria Callas CDs DVDs Balfe is asking her toItalian tenor (1891 1960), signed photo postcard, shown as himself, dated in 1919. Inscribed to Luigi Ricci, an assistant conductor, pianist, and vocal coach. Stamped on verso by photographers Varischi and Artico, Milan. Size is 3. 5 x 5. 5 inches, in excellent condition.