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

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

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

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

Sir Granville Bantock
SIR GRANVILLE BANTOCK English composer and operatic conductor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ludwig Schnorr von Carolsfeld
5308226 Ludwig Schnorr von Carolsfeld.; (add.info.: Portrait of Ludwig Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1836-1865) a German Heldentenor

Giuseppe Verdi
3586240 Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian opera composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Giuseppe Verdi
3586236 Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Photograph of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian opera composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The birthplace of Giuseppe Verdi, Italy
3586220 The birthplace of Giuseppe Verdi, Italy; (add.info.: Photograph of the birthplace of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian opera composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Arrest warrant issued for Wilhelm Richard Wagner
3586362 Arrest warrant issued for Wilhelm Richard Wagner; (add.info.: Arrest warrant issued for Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813-1883) a German composer

The exterior of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus
3586360 The exterior of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the exterior of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus, an opera house in Bayreuth, Germany)

A scene from the opera 'I Lombardi' being performed at Her Majesty's Theatre
3586267 A scene from the opera 'I Lombardi' being performed at Her Majesty's Theatre; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a dramatic scene from the opera 'I Lombardi' by Giuseppe)

Giuseppe Verdi
3586265 Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Photograph of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian opera composer and Victor Maurel (1848-1923) a French operatic baritone and singing-actor

Giuseppe Verdi
3586264 Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Photograph of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian opera composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Giuseppe Verdi
3586258 Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian opera composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sheet music from 'Falstaff' by Giuseppe Verdi
3586247 Sheet music from 'Falstaff' by Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Sheet music from 'Falstaff' by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian composer

Giuseppe Verdi
3586243 Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian opera composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Giuseppe Verdi
3586241 Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian opera composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Giuseppe Verdi
3586224 Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian opera composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Interior of the La Scala
3586216 Interior of the La Scala; (add.info.: Interior view of the La Scala opera house, Italy. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gioachino Rossini
3733225 Gioachino Rossini.; (add.info.: Photograph of Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) an Italian composer who wrote 39 operas. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ferdinand Herold
3118748 Ferdinand Herold; (add.info.: Portrait Ferdinand Herold (1791-1833) a French operatic composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner
3118808 The opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner; (add.info.: Details from the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner (1813-1883) a German composer, theatre director, polemicist

A 18th Century opera box
3118787 A 18th Century opera box; (add.info.: Engraved scene of a 18th Century opera box. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lorenza Correa
3118868 Lorenza Correa; (add.info.: Portrait of Lorenza Correa (1773-1831) a Spanish actress and opera singer. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fernand Cortez
3118738 Fernand Cortez; (add.info.: Engraved scene from the opera 'Fernand Cortez' by Gaspare Spontini (1774-1851) an Italian opera composer and conductor

Fromental Halevy
3118730 Fromental Halevy; (add.info.: Portrait of Fromental Halevy (1799-1862) a French composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Details from the Lohengrin opera by Richard Wagner
3118718 Details from the Lohengrin opera by Richard Wagner; (add.info.: Details from the Lohengrin opera by Richard Wagner (1813-1883) a German composer, theatre director, polemicist

Adelina Patti
3733733 Adelina Patti.; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Adelina Patti (1843-1919) an Italian-French opera singer. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sims Reeves
3733446 Sims Reeves.; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Sims Reeves (1821-1900) an English operatic, ontorio and ballad tenor vocalist of the mid-Victorian era

Giuseppe Verdi
3586268 Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Photograph of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian opera composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ambroise Thomas
3586097 Ambroise Thomas; (add.info.: Photograph of Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896) a French composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Filomena Maria Cristina Verdi
3586261 Filomena Maria Cristina Verdi; (add.info.: Photograph of Filomena Maria Cristina Verdi (1859-1936) the adoptive daughter of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian opera composer

The home of Giuseppe Verdi
3586250 The home of Giuseppe Verdi; (add.info.: Photograph of the home of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) an Italian opera composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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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.