Schumann-Heink, Ernestine - Signed Cabinet Photo in Der Ring 1896 Programs Special Sections Strauss especially this early

especially this early

violin - Karl Doktor

Italian soprano (1904-1975)

signature is on verso

Schumann-Heink, Ernestine - Signed Cabinet Photo in Der Ring 1896 Programs Special Sections Strauss especially this earlyStar German contralto (1861 1936), who had a very successful international career, as she performed with Gustav Mahler, was remarkable in her interpretations in Richard Wagner roles, performing several times at Bayreuth Festival, sang in many important opera theaters of the world. Signed cabinet photo, shown in Der Ring (probably as Erda) at Bayreuth Festival, dated in 1896. A photo by W. Hoffert. Size is 4. 25 x 6. 5 inches, in excellent condition.