MOSCONA, NICOLA SIGNED PHOTO OF GREEK-BORN OPERATIC BASS WITH METROPOLITAN OPERA 1947

NICOLA MOSCONA SIGNED PHOTO, "To Mr. Robert McNabney, with my best wishes, Nicola Moscona, November 1947", 8 x 10, b/w, original Antonio Zamouzakis, Hollywood portrait of Greek-born operatic bass with Metropolitan Opera. Two hard to see light scratches, one just touching above his left eye brow, small crease in right border, otherwise in fine condition (rated 8 of 10).

Nicola Moscona (1907-1975) made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1937 and sang there until 1961, in a total of 719 performances. He made many commercial recordings. After his retirement, he taught at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. 

$120  #10846