Blye, Birdice (Birdie) - Letter Archive Autographs Actors - Letter F according to some pencil notes

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Russian-born American baritone (1892-1986)

American opera conductor (1924-2006) and also impresario and scene director

noted especially for her portrayals of the lyric heroines of Verdi and Puccini

partner of Maria Callas and Tito Gobbi on stage and in most of her studio recordings

Blye, Birdice (Birdie) - Letter Archive Autographs Actors - Letter F according to some pencil notesBirdice Blye Richardson (aka Birdie Blye) (1871 1935) was a famous American female pianist. A prodigy child, she later toured through American and European theaters giving concerts, focusing on teaching later in life. Interesting collection of over 35 autograph letters to her, including over 20 by her husband, William (Dickie) B. S. Richardson, whom she married in 1901, and a short music quote by him as well and other personalities. These include