Operatic Collection (page 6)

Ann Brown and George Mattocks in the operatic version
Miss Ann Brown and Mr. George Mattocks in the characters of Miranda and Ferdinand in an operatic version of William Shakespeares The Tempest, Covent Garden Theatre, 1776

Front Cover Illustration for Puck Magazine, Vol. LXIV, No
NYH332193 Front Cover Illustration for Puck Magazine, Vol.LXIV, No. 1654, Nov 11th 1908 (colour litho) by Glackens, Louis (1866-1933); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Set design for operas at the San Salvatore theatre in Venice
CHT341982 Set design for operas at the San Salvatore theatre in Venice, 1675 (pen & ink wash on paper) by Italian School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Sadlers Wells, 1826 (coloured engraving)
STC234763 Sadlers Wells, 1826 (coloured engraving) by Havell, Daniel (1785-1826); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Pauline Garcia-Viardot (1821-1910) in the role of Tancredi in the opera by Gioacchino
CHT203319 Pauline Garcia-Viardot (1821-1910) in the role of Tancredi in the opera by Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) at the Theatre Italien, Paris (coloured engraving) by French School

Francesco Tamagno (b / w photo)
JEB1265837 Francesco Tamagno (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francesco Tamagno (28 December 1850 - 31 August 1905)

Scene from Tosca by Giacomo Puccini (chromolitho)
GIA2561294 Scene from Tosca by Giacomo Puccini (chromolitho) by Morgari, Luigi (b.1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tosca is an opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini to an Italian libretto by)

Gondoliers waiting for spectators outside the Teatro La Fenice, Venice, Italy
XEE3386332 Gondoliers waiting for spectators outside the Teatro La Fenice, Venice, Italy, from " Le Monde Illustre" nA'564, 1868 (coloured engraving) by Italian School

Portrait, Jean-Baptiste Faure, French opera singer
Portrait, Jean-Baptiste Faure (1830-1914), French opera singer (baritone) and art collector. 1880s

G Mario Sammarco (1868-1930). Born in Palermo, Sicily. Operatic baritone of worldwide renown. Date: circa 1912

John McCormack (1884-1945). Born in Athlone, Ireland. Famous operatic tenor. Date: circa 1912

Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931). Born near Melbourne, Australia. Operatic singer of worldwide renown. Date: circa 1912

Cartoon, Little birds who can sing and don t sing must not be surprised if they have to pay fifty pounds sometimes. John Sims Reeves (1821-1900), operatic, oratorio and ballad singer

Cartoon, Mr Joseph Ms, English tenor singer
Cartoon, Mr Joseph Ms (1847-1886), English tenor singer, before he sacrificed his moustache. He was principal tenor with the Carl Rosa Opera Company. 1885

Marie Justine Benoite Favart, from La Tour, pub. 1920
3960926 Marie Justine Benoite Favart, from La Tour, pub.1920 by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88) (after); (add.info.: Marie Justine Benoite Favart, nee Duronceray, 1727-1772)

Andre Gretry, Belgian composer (1741-1813) (engraving)
814198 Andre Gretry, Belgian composer (1741-1813) (engraving) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andre Gretry, Belgian composer (1741-1813)

Charles Gounod, French composer (1818 -1893) (engraving)
814187 Charles Gounod, French composer (1818 -1893) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Gounod, French composer (1818 -1893)

Gaetano Donizetti, Italian composer (1797-1848) (engraving)
814133 Gaetano Donizetti, Italian composer (1797-1848) (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaetano Donizetti)

Carl Burrian, Czech operatic tenor (1870-1924) (b / w photo)
814073 Carl Burrian, Czech operatic tenor (1870-1924) (b/w photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carl Burrian)

Vidal, La Burgonde (chromolitho)
667166 Vidal, La Burgonde (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vidal, La Burgonde. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Vasseur, La Sorrentine (chromolitho)
667164 Vasseur, La Sorrentine (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vasseur, La Sorrentine. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Adam, Le Chalet (chromolitho)
667156 Adam, Le Chalet (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam, Le Chalet. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

B Godard, La Vivandiere (chromolitho)
667154 B Godard, La Vivandiere (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: B Godard, La Vivandiere. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Gounod, Sapho (chromolitho)
667153 Gounod, Sapho (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gounod, Sapho. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Delibes, Lakme (chromolitho)
667151 Delibes, Lakme (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delibes, Lakme. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Herold, Le Pre-aux-Clercs (chromolitho)
667138 Herold, Le Pre-aux-Clercs (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herold, Le Pre-aux-Clercs. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Rubinstein, Le Demon (chromolitho)
667137 Rubinstein, Le Demon (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubinstein, Le Demon. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Carafa, Jeanne d Arc (chromolitho)
667126 Carafa, Jeanne d Arc (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carafa, Jeanne d Arc. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Donizetti, Lucie de Lammermoor (chromolitho)
667123 Donizetti, Lucie de Lammermoor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donizetti, Lucie de Lammermoor. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Glinka, La Vie pour le Czar (chromolitho)
667120 Glinka, La Vie pour le Czar (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glinka, La Vie pour le Czar. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Wagner, Tannhauser (chromolitho)
667119 Wagner, Tannhauser (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wagner, Tannhauser. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Nicolo, Rendez-vous Bourgeois (chromolitho)
667118 Nicolo, Rendez-vous Bourgeois (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicolo, Rendez-vous Bourgeois. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Beethoven, Fidelio (chromolitho)
667107 Beethoven, Fidelio (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beethoven, Fidelio. Card published by Guerin-Boutron, c 1900)

Members of the Operatic Association dressed for a Toy Ballet at the British Industries Ball at the Dorchester House Hotel, London, 1927

Gounods Faust. (chromolitho)
734725 Gounods Faust. (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gounods Faust. Liebig card)

Othello and Peter le Grand (chromolitho)
734719 Othello and Peter le Grand (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Othello and Peter le Grand)

Mrs. Anastasia Robinson, engraved by John Faber the Younger (c
DEC418537 Mrs. Anastasia Robinson, engraved by John Faber the Younger (c.1695-1756), 1727 (mezzotint) by Vanderbank, John (1694-1739) (after); 37.8x27.4 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection

Mrs. Billington, engraved by Robert Dunkarton (1744-c. 1811), 1786 (mezzotint)
DEC418504 Mrs. Billington, engraved by Robert Dunkarton (1744-c.1811), 1786 (mezzotint) by Downman, John (c.1750-1824) (after); 28.5x22.1 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

The Stage Medley representing the polite taste of the town & the matchless merits of poet
DEC418502 The Stage Medley representing the polite taste of the town & the matchless merits of poet G. Polly Peachum and Captain Macheath, c.1728 (engraving) by English School

French operatic bass singer Henri-Etienne Derivis 1780-1856 as Alemar in Les Abencerages or The Abencerrages by Luigi Cherubini at the Opera de Paris, 1817

Music cover, Das Dreimaderlhaus, by Franz Schubert
Music cover, Das Dreimaderlhaus (House of the Three Girls), by Franz Schubert, a Viennese pastiche operetta in three acts, rearranged by Heinrich Berte

Music cover, Flotows Martha, Cassells Operatic Selections No.10, comprising the Overture, a Fantasia by F W Bradshaw, and some vocal numbers, including The Last Rose of Summer. Date: circa 1900s

Advert, Boosey & Co, Song Books and Operas
Advert, Boosey & Co, The Royal Song Books, The Royal Edition of Operas, Ballad Operas, and Booseys Cabinet Operas for Pianoforte Solo. Date: late 19th century

Front cover, Booseys Cabinet Operas, Il Trovatore, Verdi
Front cover, Booseys Cabinet Operas, Il Trovatore, by Verdi, arranged for piano by Rudolf Nordmann. Date: late 19th century

Cover design, Monsieur Beaucaire, opera by Andre Messager
Cover design, musical score, Monsieur Beaucaire, a romantic opera by Andre Messager, with lyrics by Adrian Ross, based on the story by Booth Tarkington

Production of The Trojans by Berlioz, 1957
A scene from the Covent Garden production of Berliozs opera Les Troyens (The Trojans) in 1957. Dido (Blanche Thebom) addresses her people in the second half: The Trojans at Carthage

Operatic and Dramatic Celebrities (b / w photo)
3641996 Operatic and Dramatic Celebrities (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Operatic and Dramatic Celebrities)

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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.