Schumann-Heink, Ernestine - Signed Cabinet Photo in Der Ring 1896 Programs Special Sections Strauss the original Porgy at the

the original Porgy at the 1935 world premiere of the Opera

affixed to hard cardboard

and conductor

Concert at Avery Fisher Hall by the Met Opera Orch

Italian soprano (1904-1975)

Schumann-Heink, Ernestine - Signed Cabinet Photo in Der Ring 1896 Programs Special Sections Strauss the original Porgy at theStar 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.