Melba, Nellie - Cabinet Photo as Ophelia in Hamlet last_6_months Beethoven: Symphony 3

Beethoven: Symphony 3

an exclusive recording performer for Virgin Classics (EMI)

left many 78 rpm recordings before her death at age 30

Italian composer (1883-1944)

founder and conductor of the New York Symphony Orchestra (which will later merge and become part of the NY Philharmonic)

Melba, Nellie - Cabinet Photo as Ophelia in Hamlet last_6_months Beethoven: Symphony 3Star Australian soprano (1871 1931) who became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian Era and the 20th century for her beautiful voice and technique. Nice cabinet photo of her by Reutlinger, Paris, shown as Ophelia in Hamlet (opera by Ambroise Thomas), size is 4. 25 x 6. 5 inches. Front is in excellent condition, back side shows minor mounting damage at the bottom, otherwise in very good condition.