Von Franckenstein, Clemens - Autograph Music Quote Signed + Autograph Letter 1938 Maria Callas Programs 1934) as Isabella in Rossini's

1934) as Isabella in Rossini's L'Italiana in Algeri

created the role of Barak in Richard Strauss´ opera "Die Frau Ohne Schatten" in 1919

Signed photo of the celebrated American soprano (1929-2007) as The Merry Widow

The music quote is from his "Petite Valse"

Signed photo postcard shown as Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana

Von Franckenstein, Clemens - Autograph Music Quote Signed + Autograph Letter 1938 Maria Callas Programs 1934) as Isabella in Rossini'sGerman opera composer (1875 1942), created 5 operas and orchestral works, worked in the US, England, and later produced the Munich Opera Festival until 1934 when he was banished by the nazi government. Music quote from his Festival Prelude, op. 53, signed and dated in 1938, together with an autograph letter, in German, signed by him also dated in 1938 in Hechendorf am Pilsensee, Bavaria, where he lived and would die 4 years later. Sizes are 7 x 3. 25