Ponselle, Rosa - Program Norma Met Debut 1927 Programs Opera Signed German composer (1823-1905) and writer

German composer (1823-1905) and writer

there is a large tear on the top right side of the cardboard

Fine album with lot of clips with many stories

lot of 24 larger size photographs

with a short sentiment dated in 1949

Ponselle, Rosa - Program Norma Met Debut 1927 Programs Opera Signed German composer (1823-1905) and writerOriginal program (unsigned) for the debut of the American soprano at The Metropolitan Opera, New York, on November 16, 1927, performing Bellini's opera Norma in the title role. Size is 6. 75 x 10 inches, full program with all pages and covers, some light creases and dirt over the spine, otherwise in excellent condition.