GROENEN, Joseph [LITERATURE] having created the role of

having created the role of Octavian in the world premiere of Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier

shown in the title role in Madamma Butterfly

shown with Georges Barrere at the podium and him as the first cellist

Full program with all pages and covers for a very early performance of Madame Sans-Gene (opera by Giordano) with Arturo Toscanini conducting

particularly known for his performances in the operas of Richard Wagner

GROENEN, Joseph [LITERATURE] having created the role ofDutch baritone (1884 1959), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself, signed in Vienna. Signed on front with additional signature and inscription on verso. Blind stamp on front by Magasin Metropole photographers, Vienna. Size is 3. 5 x 5. 5 inches, slight paper loss on edges, otherwise in excellent condition.