Opera Collection

Madame Butterfly
Cover of the score of Madame Butterfly by Puccini

La Boheme Opera Score by Giacomo Puccini

Advertisement for Carmen, playing at the Grande Arena
An Art Nouveau advertisement for Carmen, playing at the Grande Arena Date: 1900s

SISSIERETTA JONES (1868-1933). American opera singer. Also known as the Black Patti. Lithograph, 1899

Programme cover, Buxton Opera House, The Buxton Gardens Co Ltd, North Derbyshire. 1918

Music / Opera / Verdi / Aida
AIDA Act II, Scene II: the triumphal return of Radames

Dorothea Jordan - 2
DOROTHEA JORDAN (nee Bland) actress and mistress of William IV; as Priscilla Tomboy in The Romp a comic opera after Bickerstaffs Love in the city

Gilbert & Sullivan Operas, D Oyly Carte Souvenir
D Oyly Cartes Season of Gilbert and Sullivan Operas, Souvenir Programme, Princes Theatre, London, 29 September 1919 - 31 January 1920, showing a large cast of characters from the operettas. 1919-1920

Costume design for the play "Sherlock Holmes and Nick Carter" in the Proletcult Theatre, 1922. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 19th century Russian composer, 1912. From Musical Celebrities series of cards issued by WD & HO Wills. (Bristol & London, 1912)

Puccini / Turandot
Portrait of Princess Turandot

Tosca - Music Cover
Sarah Bernhardt in the title role of Puccinis Tosca

GILBERT & SULLIVAN, 1878. Poster for the first production, 1878, of H. M. S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan
GILBERT & SULLIVAN, 1878. Poster for the first production, 1878, of " H.M.S. Pinafore" by Gilbert and Sullivan

PUCCINI: TOSCA POSTER, 1900. Poster by Hohenstein for the first production of Puccini s
PUCCINI: TOSCA POSTER, 1900. Poster by Hohenstein for the first production of Puccinis opera Tosca, 1900

Maria Callas in Dior
Maria Callas (1923-1977), American opera singer of Greek parentage pictured in the sitting room of her Milan home wearing a Christian Dior evening gown in floral print. Date: 1958

Ballerina Anna Pavlova (1881-1931), 1910s. Artist: Lavery, Sir John (1856-1941)
Ballerina Anna Pavlova (1881-1931), 1910s. From a private collection

WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). Parsifal. Poster by Regg advertising the performances at the Zurich Opera (1913). Painting;

Advert / Verdi Opera 1953
Verdi Festival at Verona, in the course of which we shall watch performances of Aida, Il Trovatore and La Forza del Destino

El Jaleo, 1882. Artist: Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925)
El Jaleo, 1882. Found in the collection of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston

Beggars Opera Poster
Poster for production at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith (London)

Giacomo Puccini (1858 -1924) Italian composer of operas. Poster for Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly) an opera in three acts, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

Poster advertising the D Oyly Carte Opera Company, famous for its Gilbert and Sullivan operetta productions. Pictured are scenes from The Gondoliers, The Mikado and The Yeomen of the Guard

Siegfried by Aubrey Beardsley
The Song of the Nibelungs. Siegfried. Date: late 19th Century

MOZART: MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. Engraved title page of a vocal score depicting the scene from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts The Marriage of Figaro ( Le Nozze di Figaro)

Poster advertising HMS Pinafore, a Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. 20th century

Lon Chaney in Rupert Julians The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Lon Chaney in The Phantom of the Opera (1925)

Poster for the Opera Tosca by G. Puccini, 1899. Creator: Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928)
Poster for the Opera Tosca by G. Puccini, 1899. Private Collection

Cover of the vocal score of opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, 1853. Found in the collection of Museo Teatrale alla Scala

The soprano Maria Callas in the main role of the opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini. Photography

WAGNER: DAS RHEINGOLD. The Rhinemaidens guarding their gold in the opening scene of Richard Wagners Das Rheingold. Line engraving from a German newspaper of 1876 following the first complete

Wagner / Balestrieri
RICHARD WAGNER Composing his opera cycle, the Ring of the Nibelungen

Opera house Sydney
Alida van Zaane

Pinafore / Programme 1
Cover of the programme for the original production, incorporating portraits of Mr Gilbert and Mr Sullivan, also Mr D Oyly Carte

Lohengrin Arrives
Lohengrin arrives in a boat drawn by Elsas brother Godfrey, who has been transformed by Ortruds witchcraft into a swan

Tamara Karsavina. Cover of the Jugend Magazine, 1914. Artist: Blanche, Jaques-Emile (1861-1942)
Tamara Karsavina. Cover of the Jugend Magazine, 1914. Private Collection

Topsfield Parade, Crouch End, London - Queens Opera House and Club can be seen on the right (in 2017 a Virgin Arctive Health Club...). Date: circa 1905

In a Theatre Box
In a box at the Opera Comique, Paris, their evening dresses by Molyneux (2), Beer and Premet can hardly be seen : but when the interval comes, things will be different

Le chevalier aux fleurs (The Knight of the Flowers), 1894. Found in the Collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

aP BEST OF 2019 MADAMA BUTTERFLY DRESS REHEARSAL
*This picture has been selected as one of the Best of the Year News images for 2019* Cio-Cio-San in shibari ropes during a dress rehearsal of Opera Australias Madama Butterfly at the Sydney Opera

The Rhine Maidens obtain possession of the ring and bear it off in triumph, 1924. Illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

Poster for the Opera Madama Butterfly by G. Puccini. Private Collection

Dancer, c. 1874. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Dancer, c. 1874. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

WAGNER: GOTTERDAMMERUNG. Richard Wagner (1813-1883). German composer. Manuscript for Gotterdammerung, 1874

Madam Butterfly
A female attendant helps Madama Butterfly to dress

Cover of musical score of "Mefistofele"opera by Arrigo (Enrico) Boito
LRI557646 Cover of musical score of " Mefistofele" opera by Arrigo (Enrico) Boito by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Frontispice of the score of the opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi
LRI4628116 Frontispice of the score of the opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Poster for the Opera Iris by Pietro Mascagni, 1898. From a private collection

Poster for the opera Turandot at the Teatro alla Scala, 1926. Found in the Collection of Museo Teatrale alla Scala

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"Captivating and Timeless: A Journey into the World of Opera" Step into a world where emotions soar, stories unfold, and music transcends boundaries. Opera, an art form that has enthralled audiences for centuries, is a symphony of passion and drama. From the haunting melodies of Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" to the heart-wrenching score of "La Boheme, " opera transports us to realms beyond imagination. Giacomo Puccini, a master composer revered for his evocative works, weaves tales that resonate with our deepest emotions. The iconic opera scores like "Turandot" and "Tosca" have become timeless classics cherished by generations. As we gaze upon the enchanting cover art depicting these operas' essence, we are reminded of their enduring beauty. Gilbert & Sullivan Operas bring a touch of whimsy to this grand tradition. The D'Oyly Carte Souvenir captures the spirit of these delightful productions that blend humor with musical brilliance. With posters from their first production like H. M. S Pinafore adorning walls, they remind us that laughter too finds its place in this captivating realm. The allure doesn't end there; ballet intersects with opera as graceful ballerinas take center stage alongside soaring voices. Anna Pavlova's ethereal presence in her 1910s portrait reminds us how dance intertwines seamlessly with this mesmerizing art form. It also boasts legendary performers who have left an indelible mark on its history. Maria Callas graces our memories not only for her extraordinary vocal prowess but also for her impeccable style captured in stunning Dior ensembles. Advertisements from yesteryears transport us back to moments when Verdi's operatic genius filled theaters worldwide. These vintage adverts serve as reminders of how opera has always been more than just music—it is a cultural phenomenon that captivates hearts across time. And who can forget the visionary Richard Wagner, whose compositions revolutionized opera?