Contralto Collection

Clara Butt / Bassano
CLARA BUTT Opera singer (contralto)

Mlle. Boulard in "La Fiancee du Diable" at the Opera Comique
5855471 Mlle. Boulard in "La Fiancee du Diable" at the Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Mlle. Boulard in "La Fiancee du Diable" at the Opera Comique)

Belle Cole, 1853-1905
5614359 Belle Cole, 1853-1905; (add.info.: Belle Cole, 1853-1905. American contralto. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894.); Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Contralto singer Madame Montano as Rosine in the opera Le Barbier de Seville by Gioachino Rossini
FLO4606959 Contralto singer Madame Montano as Rosine in the opera Le Barbier de Seville by Gioachino Rossini, Theatre Royal de l'Odeon, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Heink, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Heink, between c1915 and c1920. Shows German American opera singer Ernestine (Ro¨ssler) Schumann-Heink (1861-1936).

Dunlap, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Dunlap, between c1915 and c1920. Singer Marguerite Dunlap standing by a table with Red Cross posters during World War I.

Cecil Arden, May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Cecil Arden, May 1918. Cecil Arden (1894-1989), an American mezzo-soprano and contralto opera singer, appearing at a World War I Liberty Bond rally in front of Federal Hall, Wall Street

Cecil Arden, May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Cecil Arden, May 1918. Cecil Arden (1894-1989), an American mezzo-soprano and contralto opera singer, appearing at a World War I Liberty Bond rally in front of Federal Hall, Wall Street

[Schumann-Heink], between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
[Schumann-Heink], between c1915 and c1920. Opera singer Ernestine Schumann-Heink, holding an American flag, with soldiers standing at the base of the George Washington statue, New York City

Scene from "The Rose of Castile", at Drury Lane Theatre, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Scene from "The Rose of Castile", at Drury Lane Theatre, 1858. London stage production. This lively and pretty opera, certainly the chef-d'oeuvre of our most popular English composer

The Sisters Marchisio, as "Semiramide" and "Arsace", at the Grand Opera, Paris, 1860. Singers...in Rossini's most gorgeous opera...Mdlle

Prime Donne at Her Majesty's Theatre: Albertini, Alboni and Piccolomini, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Prime Donne at Her Majesty's Theatre: Albertini, Alboni and Piccolomini, 1856. Italian opera singers. Marietta Alboni

Portrait de Maria Malibran, 1831. Creator: Ary Scheffer
Portrait de Maria Malibran, 1831

Marietta Alboni, Countess Pepoli (1826-1894), singer, 1870. Creator: Alexis Joseph Perignon
Marietta Alboni, Countess Pepoli (1826-1894), singer, 1870

Portrait of Maria Malibran-Garcia (1808-1836), in the role of Des Démone, 1830. Creator: Henri Decaisne
Portrait of Maria Malibran-Garcia (1808-1836), in the role of Des Demone, 1830

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

Louise Kirkby Lunn, opera singer
Mme Louise Kirkby Lunn, opera singer, contralto Date: 1910

Edith Clegg, Armand Crabbe and Murray Davey
Mme Edith Clegg, contralto, Armand Crabbe (L), baritone, Murray Davey (R), baritone, opera singers Date: 1910

A L Berat, Fernand Almanz and Francois Ambrosiny
Madame A.L. Berat, opera singer, contralto, Fernand Almanz (L), stage manager, Francois Ambrosiny (R), director of ballet Date: 1910

Desider Zador, Dante Zucchi and Edna Thornton, opera singers
Herr Desider Zador (L), baritone, Signor Dante Zucchi (R), tenor, Madame Edna Thornton, contralto, opera singers Date: 1910

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Renee Richard in Sapho at the Paris Opera (colour litho)
2818359 Renee Richard in Sapho at the Paris Opera (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Renee Richard in Sapho at the Paris Opera)

Mr Thomas Sheridan in the character of Oedipus in John Drydens Oedipus, Covent Garden Theatre, 1755. Irish actor, educator, and proponent of the elocution movement 1719-1788

Louise Kirkby-Lunn (1873-1930). A fine contralto and native of Manchester. Date: circa 1912

Madame Montano as Rosine in the opera Le Barbier de Seville
Contralto singer Madame Montano as Rosine in the opera Le Barbier de Seville by Gioachino Rossini, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1823. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Marie Delna in Vivandiere at the Opera-Comique (colour litho)
2818631 Marie Delna in Vivandiere at the Opera-Comique (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anastasia Robinson, Countess of Peterborough (c 1692-1755), English soprano (later contralto) in Handel operas. circa 1720s

Prize Competitors at the National Music Meetings, Crystal Palace (engraving)
1057962 Prize Competitors at the National Music Meetings, Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marie Delna as Dido in Les Troyens (coloured photo)
978041 Marie Delna as Dido in Les Troyens (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Delna, French opera singer)

Clara Butt (b / w photo)
3642596 Clara Butt (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clara Butt. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Madame Antoinette Sterling (chromolitho)
666960 Madame Antoinette Sterling (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Antoinette Sterling)

Mrs Margaret Farrel and Mr Charles Frederick Reinhold in Persian costume as Artaxerxes
6337770 Mrs Margaret Farrel and Mr Charles Frederick Reinhold in Persian costume as Artaxerxes and Artabanes in Thomas Arnes opera Artaxerxes, 1777 by British School

Marie Delna in the opera Le Prophete at the Paris Opera (colour litho)
2818884 Marie Delna in the opera Le Prophete at the Paris Opera (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Madame Ada Crossley (chromolitho)
666945 Madame Ada Crossley (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Ada Crossley)

Pauline Markham, from Worlds Beauties, Series 2 (N27) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Diana Krall, c2010. Creator: Brian Foskett
Diana Krall, c2010

Madame Clara Butt and her children
Madame Clara Butt (1872-1936) - Contralto concert Singer - and her children Date: 1905

Diana Krall, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1998. Artist: Brian O Connor
Diana Krall, Canadian jazz pianist and singer, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1998. Krall is known for her contralto vocals. In 2003, she married British musician, Elvis Costello

Senesino on the Stage, 1725, (1904). Francesco Bernardi, (31 October 1686 - 27 November 1758) was a celebrated Italian contralto castrato

Clara Butt (1872-1936), English contralto, 1911
Dame Clara Ellen Butt (1872-1936), was an English contralto. From an original photograph by Elliot & Fry. Taken from Wills Cigarette card, Musical Celebrities series, 1911

Clara Ellen Butt (1872-1936), English contralto, early 20th century. Artist: Fellows Willson
Clara Ellen Butt (1872-1936), English contralto, early 20th century

Clara Ellen Butt (1872-1936) and Kennerley Rumford (1870-1957), English singers, 1906

Marian Anderson (1899-1993), American contralto. In 1955 she became the first black singer to appear at the Metropolitan Opera, New York

Maria Felicia Malibran Portrait Spanish Spain
Maria Felicia Malibran, 1808 - 1836. Spanish opera singer

Belle Cole, 1853-1905. American contralto. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June 1894

LOUISE DILWORTH HOMER (1871-1947). N e Beatty. American opera singer
LOUISE DILWORTH HOMER (1871-1947). N© e Beatty. American opera singer

Clara Butt (1872 - 1936), Opera singer (contralto), seen here playing the piano

Giulia and Sofia Ravogli - Italian opera singers
Giulia (1866-?) and Sofia (1855-1910) Ravogli, italian opera singers (contralto, soprano). The sisters performed with the Royal Italian Opera before making a triumphal tour of Britain

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Contralto, the rich and resonant voice that captivated audiences throughout history. From Clara Butt to Bassano, these talented individuals showcased the depth and power of this unique vocal range. Madame D'Alvarez mesmerized listeners with her soulful performances, while Louise Kirkby Lunn's operatic talents left a lasting impression on all who heard her sing. Edith Clegg, Armand Crabbe, and Murray Davey were among the many contraltos who graced stages around the world, their voices filling concert halls with beauty and emotion. A L Berat, Fernand Almanz, and Francois Ambrosiny were renowned for their mastery of this distinctive vocal register. Their ability to convey both strength and vulnerability through their singing was truly remarkable. Desider Zador, Dante Zucchi, and Edna Thornton continued to carry the torch excellence into modern times. Their interpretations of classical works brought new life to beloved compositions. Renee Richard's portrayal in Sapho at the Paris Opera was a testament to the versatility of this voice type. The color lithograph capturing her performance radiates with energy and passion. Mr Thomas Sheridan embodied Oedipus with his commanding presence as he sang in character. His deep contralto tones added an extra layer of intensity to his portrayal. Louise Kirkby-Lunn's talent shone brightly as she took on various roles throughout her career. Her ability to connect emotionally with audiences made her one of opera's most beloved contraltos. Madame Montano stole hearts as Rosine in Le Barbier de Seville; her enchanting voice effortlessly conveyed both comedy and tenderness within each note sung. Marie Delna's vivacious performance in Vivandiere at the Opera-Comique is beautifully captured in a vibrant color lithograph that showcases not only her vocal prowess but also her stage presence.