Rosa Ponselle papers ca. 1911-1981

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Rosa Ponselle papers ca. 1911-1981

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The Rosa Ponselle Papers document the career of one of the most noted 20th century American soprano opera singers, and covers her beginnings in vaudeville, her Metropolitan Opera career (1918-1937), her teaching activities, her adminstrative involvement with musical life in Baltimore, and her retirement. Also included is material concerning her sister Carmela Ponselle (1892-1977).

The New York Public Library. Music Division.

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American Music Collection

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Ponselle, Rosa, 1897-1981

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American soprano. From the description of Rosa Ponselle collection of performances, recorded interviews, and films, 1926-1987. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 86164288 Rosa Ponselle was an American soprano whose real name was Rosa Ponzillo. Her sister Carmela Ponselle (1892-1977) was a mezzo-soprano. From the description of Papers, ca. 1911-1981. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122576040 Rosa Ponselle was an American soprano...

Ponselle, Carmela, 1887-1977

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