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

according to some pencil notes on verso

Russian-born American baritone (1892-1986)

Signed photo in Falstaff at Teatro La Scala on stage with Freni

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

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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