Alfano, Franco - Signed Photograph Conductors soloist at the Paris Opera

soloist at the Paris Opera for 43 years

shown making arrangement at the organ

now best known for his novel Doctor Zhivago

shown as Tonio in Pagliacci at the Chicago Lyric Opera

shown in Die Liebe der Danae in the public premiere cast in Salzburg

Alfano, Franco - Signed Photograph Conductors soloist at the Paris OperaItalian composer (1875 1954) and pianist, best known for his opera "Rizurrezione" and for having completed Puccini's "Turandot" in 1926, though having considerable success with several of his own works during his lifetime. Beautiful black and white photograph signed and inscribed by him with a short sentiment; ink stamped on verso by photographer Giacomelli, Venice, Italy. Size is 7 x 9. 4 inches, in very good condition.