Pears, Peter - Signed Photo in Billy Budd HM - Literature Due to the temporary closing

Due to the temporary closing of the Paris Opera during the Franco-Prussian war

Signature next to program page

also signed by her on verso with a short sentiment

who was a powerhouse recording artist in his time

Pears, Peter - Signed Photo in Billy Budd HM - Literature Due to the temporary closingEnglish tenor (1910 1986), who partnered composer Benjamin Britten, with whom he traveled across America singing, putting on shows and recording. He premiered many of Brittens' operas. Signed photo, shown as Captain Vere in Benjamin Britten's Billy Budd, which he premiered in 1951, London. Size is 3. 5 x 5. 5 inches, in excellent condition.