Waldmann, Maria - Autograph Letter Signed

Austrian mezzo-soprano (1842-1920), closely associated with Verdi, who first performed the role of Amneris in the La Scala "world premiere" of the opera in 1872 and, later on, in Verdi´s Requiem.

Autograph letter signed, in Italian, she discusses about a performance of Lohengrin as Ortrud, suggests instead performing in Faust. One page handwritten on both sides and signed on verso, 5.5 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition. No year written, probably from 1870s. Rare.