Britten, Benjamin - Autograph Music Quote Signed with Photo 1941 Bayreuth Programs with 2 bars from the

with 2 bars from the Bacchanale from "Laurin"

stamped on verso by photographer Varischi Artico

All are mugshots/casual photos of singers taken in the backstage

inscribed with a long sentiment by the composer

Britten, Benjamin - Autograph Music Quote Signed with Photo 1941 Bayreuth Programs with 2 bars from theBritish composer, conductor and pianist (1913 1976), one of the greatest of the 20th century. Nice card with an autograph music quote signed (AMQS), dated on April 1st, 1941 in New York, just 3 days after the world premiere of his Sinfonia da Requiem by the New York Philharmonic under John Barbirolli. Card is 3. 5 x 5. 25 inches, and has attached with a small half tone photo of the composer, then just 27 years old. ALSO INCLUDED is a small envelope,