Britten, Benjamin - Autograph Music Quote Signed with Photo 1941 Bayreuth Programs stamped on verso by photographer

stamped on verso by photographer Varischi Artico

Double signed photo during a Courtain Call after a performance

developed an international career

All are mugshots/casual photos of singers taken in the backstage

Photo is signed on front with extensive note written on verso

Britten, Benjamin - Autograph Music Quote Signed with Photo 1941 Bayreuth Programs stamped on verso by photographerBritish composer, conductor and pianist (1913 1976), one of the greatest of the 20th century. Nice card with an autograph music quote signed (AMQS), dated on April 1st, 1941 in New York, just 3 days after the world premiere of his Sinfonia da Requiem by the New York Philharmonic under John Barbirolli. Card is 3. 5 x 5. 25 inches, and has attached with a small half tone photo of the composer, then just 27 years old. ALSO INCLUDED is a small envelope,