VARTENISSIAN, Shakeh [ART] shown probably in one of

shown probably in one of his films

signed by Mountbatten of Burma over the back of the title page (opposite to the index - editorial page)

Four pages program signed by all 5 composers next to their pieces

including the later star Michael

He died in an accident while filming an underwater documentary

VARTENISSIAN, Shakeh [ART] shown probably in one ofSoprano (1924 2003), most likely of Armenian origin but variously reported as of Turkish, Syrian, or Lebanese descent. Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Massenet's Manon), inscribed and dated in 1957. Stamped on verso by photographer Sedge Le Blang, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on top left and right, otherwise in excellent condition.