Item is a publicity portrait of Beniamino Gigli, an Italian operatic singer who sang for many Italian opera companies and debuted for the Metropolitan Opera in 1920. He is shown in profile, with one foot resting upon a chair. Black ink inscription on surface of photograph reads, 'Bgigli Montreal 1925'
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Paul Christie Theatre Program Collection
This collection consists of programs from theatre, opera, and symphony performances that the collector attended from 1952-2020. Most programs have the ticket stub tipped in, and some include newspaper reviews and clippings for the performances.
Mado Robin: The singing marvel of the 20th century
Item consists of a program for a performance by French soprano singer Mdoin Toronto, at the Eaton Auditorium on November 21st, 1957.
Der Feldermaus at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
Item consists of a program for a production of the opera Der Feldermaus at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.
Madame Butterfly at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
Item consists of a program for the production of the opera Madame Butterfly by the Fujiwara Opera Company, held at the Royal Alexandra Theatre September 17th - 19th 1956.
Manon Lescaut at the Metropolitan Opera
Item consists of a program for the production of the opera Manon Lescaut at the Metropolitan Opera on March 31st, 1956.
Iolanthe or the Peer and the Peri at De La Salle Oaklands Light Opera Society
Item consists of a program for the production of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Iolanthe or the Peer and the Peri by the De La Salle Oaklands Light Opera Society at the College Auditorium from April 26th - 28th, 1956.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra at Massey Hall
Item consists of a program for a Toronto Symphony Orchestra performance held at Massey Hall on Friday January 27th, 1956. Conductor was Sir Ernest MacMillan and Assistant Conductor was Paul Scherman. The guest artist was soprano Renata Tebaldi.
Item consists of a program for a performance by Metropolitan Opera leading soprano Licia Albanese at Massey Hall on December 1, 1955.
The Telephone or l'Amour a Trois at Hart House Theatre
Item consists of a program for a Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto Opera School production of The Telephone (or l'Amour a Trois) at the Hart House Theatre at the University of Toronto, from April 15th - 16th, 1955.
Beniamino Gigli at Massey Hall
Item consists of a program for a performance by the Italian opera singer Beniamino Gigli at Massey Hall on May 2nd and May 5th, 1955.
The Gondoliers at the North Scarborough Community Centre
Item consists of a program for a performance by the North Scarborough Choral Society of the Opera The Gondoliers, held at the North Scarborough Community Centre from April 20th - April 23rd, 1955.
Item consists of a program for a performance of coloratura soprano Lily Pons of the Metropolitan Opera, held at Masey Hall on February 17th, 1955.
Opera Festival Company of Toronto 6th Annual Season at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
Item consists of a program for a series of operas held by the Opera Festival Company of Toronto in their 6th Annual Season at the Royal Alexandra Theatre between February 5th and March 12th, 1955. Operas included Die Fledermaus, the Marriage of Figaro, and La Triviata.
Il Trovatore at the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto
Item consists of a program for the Verdi opera Il Trovatore (presented in English), held at the Royal Conservatory Concert Hall on Wednesday October 27th, 1954, as a fundraiser for the Ontario Hurricane Relief Fund.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Pop at Massey Hall
Item consists of a program for the Tornoto Symphony Orchestra POP performance held at Massey Hall on Friday, October 29th, 1954. The conductor was Paul Scherman and the guest artist soprano Irmgard Seefried.
Grand Operatic Concert by Principals and Chorus of National Opera Company of Canada
Item consists of a program for a Grand Operatic Concert by Principals and Chorus of National Opera Company of Canada, held at the Northern Vocational School Auditorium.
Blanche Thebom at the Eaton Auditorium
Item consists of a program for the the Metropolitan Opera's presentation of Mezzo-Soprano Blanche Thebom at the Eaton Auditorium on October 22nd, 1953.