Nilsson, Christine - Set of 2 Autograph Letters Signed Book Signed both among the leading interpreters

both among the leading interpreters of the dramatic operas of Richard Strauss and Richard Wagner from the 1960s to the end of the twentieth century

born Elise Kutscherra in Berlin in 1867 or in Prague in 1874

Gilly sang at the Metropolitan Opera for 5 years (1909-1914)

shown as Tom Rakewell in Stravinsky's The Rakes Progress

Size ix 8 x 10 inches

Nilsson, Christine - Set of 2 Autograph Letters Signed Book Signed both among the leading interpretersStar Swedish soprano (1843 1921), a fantastic bel canto singer, one of the most important opera stars of her time who sang at the inauguration night of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Set of 2 autograph letters signed by her, as follows: A. Autograph letter in English signed by her and dated 1886 about personal matters. Size is 4. 5 x 6. 9 inches, 3 written pages in folded sheet, in excellent condition. B. Autograph letter in French (untranslated)