[Brazilian Music] Burle–Marx, Walter. (1902–1990) & Sayão, Bidu. (1902–1999) & Segall, Bernardo. (1911–1993)
"Presented by the Commissioner General of Brazil" - Signed 1939 New York World's Fair Program
Single-sheet program from a Thursday, May 4, 1939 performance by the New York Philharmonic, signed by conductor Walter Burle-Marx, soprano Bidu Sayão, and pianists Bernardo Segall and Noemi Bittencourt. The performance, presented by the Commissioner General of Brazil as part of the World's Fair Music Festival, highlighted Brazilian soloists and composers by showcasing works by Gomes, Mignone, Marx, Villa-Lobos, and Fernandez, along with vocal music by Gluck, Lully, and Adam. Light creasing, else in fine condition. 1 p. 7 x 10 inches (17.8 x 25.4 cm.). (19632)Classical Music Signed Photograph