Operatic Collection

Lina Cavalieri, Italian opera singer and actress
Natalina (Lina) Cavalieri (1874-1944), Italian operatic soprano and actress. circa 1900

Music / Opera / Verdi / Aida
AIDA Mlle Soyer as Amneris in a production at the Academie Nationale de Musique, Paris

Programme design, Gilbert & Sullivan, Princess Ida, Savoy Theatre, London. A respectful operatic perversion of Tennysons " Princess" in Three Acts. circa 1880s

Maggie Teyte / Theatre 07
MAGGIE TEYTE (Maggie Tate) English operatic soprano, seen here in the role of Glycere in Circe at the Opera Comique, Paris

Sir Granville Bantock
SIR GRANVILLE BANTOCK English composer and operatic conductor

ADELINA PATTI 1843-1919
ADELINA PATTI American operatic soprano born in Madrid of Italian parentage. Sang roles in operas of Bellini, Rossini and Gounod

Leontyne Price / Warfield
LEONTYNE PRICE American operatic soprano with William Warfield in Gershwins Porgy & Bess

Pauline Mailhac - Austrian Soprano - Role of Brunhilde
Pauline Mailhac (1858-1946) - Austrian Operatic Soprano. Photograph of her farewell performance in Wagners Gotterdammerung on 15th June 1901 in the role of Brunhilde - Karlsruhe Opera. Date: 1901

Francesco Matania
Chevalier Francesco Matania (1884-1957), operatic singer and professor of singing, pictured in The Tatler at the time of his return to London in 1920

Poster, Moody Manners Opera Company
Theatre poster, Moody Manners Opera Company, from Covent Garden, London, touring to principal cities with productions including Carmen, Lohengrin and Faust

Nimidoff - Russian Operatic Mezzo-Soprano
Mademoiselle Vera Nimidoff - Russian Operatic Mezzo-Soprano in a historical role. Date: circa 1906

Cartoon, Signor Foli, Irish bass opera singer
Cartoon, Signor Foli (Allan James Foley, 1837-1899), Irish bass opera singer -- He has studied Bradshaw (probably a reference to his travels and tours). 1884

Production of Gounods Faust by Carl Rosa Opera Company
Characters from Charles Gounods opera Faust in a touring production by the Carl Rosa Opera Company. Seen here are Charles Manners as Bertram, the Irish tenor Barton McGuckin as Faust

Aladdin, touring to the Opera House, Northampton, 22 February 1909(?) This seems to be a stock poster. The reverse boasts of The Funniest Pantomime ever produced. circa 1909

Mme Adelina Patti
ADELINA PATTI American operatic soprano born in Madrid of Italian parentage. Sang roles in operas of Bellini, Rossini and Gounod

Gertrude Callam, as Rosina
Gertrude Callam, soprano, as Rosina in The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini

Demonstration of the wireless telephone, June 1920. In the 1920s, broadcasting was still in its infancy, with radio transmitters and receivers owned only by amateur enthusiasts

Les Cloches de Corneville by Clairville and Charles Gabet. It was adapted into English by H. B. Farnie and Robert Reece. Reverse of the previous flyer for the Halifax Amateur Operatic Society

Caruso / Anon Postcard
Enrico Caruso ((1873 - 1921), Italian operatic tenor

Paul Franz (1876-1950). Baritone and operatic actor, born in France. Date: circa 1912

Freddie Mercury, lead singer of rock group Queen pictured with opera singer Montserat Caballe. The two singers teamed up to perform the song Barcelona in 1987

Ella Ivemy, pianist and accompanyist to Nellie Melba (operatic soprano). Date: 1931

Giuseppe de Begnis, Italian operatic bass singer
Giuseppe de Begnis (1793-1849), Italian operatic bass singer Date: early 19th century

Julius Harrison
A portrait drawing of English composer and conductor, Julius Allan Greenway Harrison, 1885-1963. Known for his interpretation of operatic works, he also wrote books on music

Madame DAlvarez
A portrait painting of Marguerite d'Alvarez, an English contralto who sang on various operatic and concert stages, including Samson and Delilah performed in Rouen in 1907

Scene from Alice in Wonderland
Scene from the tea part in Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll) performed at the opera comique in 1898. Miss Rose Hersee as Alice and Mr

The resting place of Sir Arthur Sullivan (Maybe 1842- November 1900) at St Pauls Cathedral. Service was in in the chapel Royal, St James

Dearborn Portrait Advertisement
An advertisement for Dearborn Ltd, providers of cosmetics, including face powder, shampoo and face cream. The portrait photo is of Signorina Toti Dal Monte, a brilliant operatic prima donna

Maggie Teyte, opera singer
Maggie Teyte (1888-1976) was an English soprano. Her career began at the Opera House in Paris. Here she is depicted at the time of her English debut

Marie Alexandrowicz, opera singer
Marie Alexandrowicz, here depicted at the age of 17, having just signed up for a five year engagement at the Opera House, Paris. Date: circa 1910

Ruth Vincent with her son
Ruth Vincent (1877-1955), an English opera singer and actress. She began her career with the D'Oyly Carte opera company at the age of 17, and went on to appear in musical comedies

Covent Garden Opera stars
Edith Evans (not the actress of the same name), Maria Kousnietzoff (1880-1966) and Louise Edvina (1878-1948) starred in the 1910 opera season at Covent Garden London. Date: circa 1910

Lina Cavalieri (1874-1944) the Italian opera singer. Here her engagement to Robert Winthrop Chandler, the great-grandson of William B Astor, is announced

Maria Labia, Italian operatic soprano (1880-1953), theatrical studio portrait in character. Captioned, A Comic Opera Gold Medallist'

Music cover, Puccini, Madame Butterfly (German edition)
Music cover, Puccini, Madame Butterfly (German edition, Die Kleine Frau Schmetterling, containing three individual items for vocalists and piano). 1910

Yevgeny Raikov, Russian opera singer. Date: circa 1950s

Georg Solti, renowned orchestral and operatic conductor
Sir Georg Solti (1912-1997), renowned Hungarian-British orchestral and operatic conductor. Date: circa 1970s

GWR Operatic Show - Virginia, 1937
15 glamorous members of the GWR Operatic Society can be seen here promoting their performance of Virginia in 1937. On the bottom row, far left, are sisters, Marjorie Colman and Dorothy Challis

Signature of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with
878588 Signature of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S
878589 Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900, when a student. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations
878587 Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1842 -1900, when a student. English composer best known for his operatic collaborations with W. S. Gilbert. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Emma Eames, 1865 - 1952. American soprano. From The Strand Magazine published 1897
878561 Emma Eames, 1865 - 1952. American soprano. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Bellini, La Norma (chromolitho)
667130 Bellini, La Norma (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bellini, La Norma. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Portrait of Eugenia Tadolini (engraving)
GIA1265839 Portrait of Eugenia Tadolini (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eugenia Tadolini (nee Savorani) (9 July 1809 - 11 July 1872)

La Ci Darem La Mano - Don Giovanni, 1937 (oil on canvas)
CH377847 La Ci Darem La Mano - Don Giovanni, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Sissieretta Jones, c. 1895 (photo)
3666794 Portrait of Sissieretta Jones, c.1895 (photo) by Sarony, Napoleon (1821-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, known as Sissieretta Jones)

Enrico Caruso in Puccinis La Fanciulla Del West (b / w photo)
5986987 Enrico Caruso in Puccinis La Fanciulla Del West (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enrico Caruso in Puccinis La Fanciulla Del West)

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Captivating the world with their powerful voices and mesmerizing performances, operatic legends have left an indelible mark on the realm of music and theater. One such luminary is Lina Cavalieri, an Italian opera singer and actress whose enchanting voice resonated through the grand halls of renowned opera houses. With a repertoire spanning from Verdi's Aida to Puccini's Tosca, she transported audiences to another realm with her emotive renditions. Another name that echoes through time is Adelina Patti, a soprano who captivated hearts across Europe and America during the late 19th century. Her ethereal voice soared effortlessly in both classical compositions and popular ballads, earning her accolades as one of the greatest singers of her era. Leontyne Price and William Warfield were two African-American artists who defied racial barriers in the world of opera. Their extraordinary talents brought them international acclaim, showcasing their immense range in roles like Carmen and Porgy respectively. Maggie Teyte graced stages around the globe with her exquisite vocal technique and dramatic flair. Known for her portrayal of characters like Mimi in La Bohème or Marguerite in Faust, she enchanted audiences with every note sung. Sir Granville Bantock composed magnificent orchestral works inspired by his love for Wagnerian operas. His symphonies evoked emotions akin to those experienced during epic productions such as The Ring Cycle. Pauline Mailhac embodied strength and power as Brunhilde in Wagner's iconic Ring Cycle. Her commanding presence on stage coupled with her soaring vocals made for unforgettable performances that left audiences awe-struck. Francesco Matania immortalized these legendary figures through his stunning illustrations capturing their grace and passion on paper. Each stroke revealed their essence, bringing life to their musical prowess. Even comedic relief found its place within this illustrious world.