Lualdi, Adriano - Signed Photograph 1932

Italian composer (1885-1971) and conductor, whose reputation was subsequently diminished because of his early and continued avid support of Mussolini and Italian fascism. Fine photograph mounted on a mat where the composer signed and inscribed to the famous soprano Gina Cigna with the legend "Sire Halewyn magnificent interpreter", dated in Buenos Aires, 1932.  Photograph is also signed by the photographer Stoppani, Buenos Aires.  Total size is 7.6 x 11 inches (actual photo is 5.4 x 7.75 inches), in excellent condition.