Donizetti Collection (#3)

Italian operatic bass. Lablache as the quack Doctor Dulcamara in Gaetano Donizettis 1823 opera, L elisir d amore
LUIGI LABLACHE (1794-1858). Italian operatic bass. Lablache as the quack Doctor Dulcamara in Gaetano Donizettis 1823 opera, L elisir d amore. Contemporary lithograph

INDUNO, Domenico (1812-1878). Portrait of Gaetano Donizetti. Oil on canvas

OPERA: DON PASQUALE, 1852. Luigi Lablache and Anna de la Grange in an 1852 performance of Gaetano Donnizettis opera Don Pasquale, at Her Majestys Theatre, London, England

OPERA: ANNA BOLENA, 1848. Scene from a London, England, production of Gaetano Donizettis Anna Bolena, 1848. Contemporary line engraving

LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, 1847. Scene from an 1847 London, England, production of Gaetano Donizettis opera Lucia di Lammermoor. Contemporary line engraving

GAETANO DONIZETTI (1797-1848). Italian composer. Steel engraving, English, 1848

OPERA: LA FAVORITA, 1848. Scene from an 1848 production at the Royal Italian Opera in London, England, of Gaetano Donizettis La Favorita, 1848. Contemporary line engraving

GAETANO DONIZETTI (1797-1848). Italian operatic composer. Wood engraving, English, 1848

Grisi as Anna Bolena
Carlotta Grisi in the role of Anna Bolena (Anne Boleyn, queen of Henry VIII) Date: circa 1830s

Anna Bolena opera
Anna Bolena by Gaetano Donizetti, performed at the Italian Opera, Paris. A dramatic episode from Act 2, Scene 3 Date: first performed 1820

GAETANO DONIZETTI. (1797-1848). Italian composer. Watercolor, 1844

Donizetti, Gaetano 1791-1864
Domenico Gaetano Maria Donizetti. Prolific Italian composer, famed for his many operas but also composer of numerous orchestral and chamber works

Donizetti Fille Regiment
Ferdinanda Carletti Prospera as Marie, the daughter of the regiment, first performed 1840

DONIZETTI / Linda di Chamounix
The malediction scene from Act 2, from the English production, with Catherine Hayes, Tamburini and Mlle. Meric at the Royal Italian Opera, London

Donizetti / Eichhorn
GAETANO DONIZETTI Italian opera composer

Donizetti / Anon
GAETANO DONIZETTI Italian opera composer

Donizetti / Lucia
A dramatic moment from the English production, with Madame Dorus-Gras as Lucia, Sims Reeves as Edgardo

Piccolomini in LA Figlia
Mlle Piccolomini performing in La Figlia del Reggimento at Her Majestys Theatre in London

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Donizetti, born Domenico Gaetano Maria Donizetti in 1797 in the town of Induno, was an influential Italian opera composer of the 19th century. His works continue to captivate audiences worldwide. One of his most renowned compositions is Lucia di Lammermoor, which features a mesmerizing Sextet that showcases Donizetti's mastery of dramatic storytelling through music. This opera quadrilles from the 19th century remains a beloved piece among classical music enthusiasts. Not only did Donizetti excel as a composer, but he also had a passion for cooking. The connection between his culinary skills and his operas can be seen in L'Elisir d'Amore (The Elixir of Love) from 1929, where love and potions intertwine on stage. A portrait by American artist Chase Emerson immortalizes this talented composer who left an indelible mark on the world of opera. Gilbert Duprez, a French tenor known for his powerful voice, brought life to one of Donizetti's operas called Dom Sebastien in 1843. Ponziano Loverini collaborated with Gaetano Donizetti on various musical scores throughout their careers. One such collaboration was Reveries Napolitaines - six ballades composed by Donizetti with lyrics penned by Adolph Nourrit in 1838. The musical score for Poliuto stands as another testament to Donizetti's genius. Inked meticulously on paper, it represents the intricate melodies and harmonies that defined his style. Madame Persiani graced the stage as Lucia di Lammermoor herself in vibrant color lithographs capturing her captivating performance underlining how much impact this particular role had within Donizetti's repertoire. Domenico Gaetano Maria Donizetti may have passed away in 1848; however, his legacy lives on through these remarkable works of art.