Operas Collection (page 22)

Ethel Mary Smyth (1858-1944) English composer and suffragette. She wrote the suffragettes battle song The March of the Women (1911), choral works, symphonies and operas Der Wald (1901)

Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900) English composer, conductor and musicologist who had a long collaboration with Will Schwenck Gilbert which produced the Savoy light operas (1877-1896)

The Federal Arts Projects for New York City welcome the National Education Association of the United States Presenting plays, concerts, radio programs, art exhibits, publications, historical records

Stage shot of a performance of Iolanthe
Stage shot of a London performance of Iolanthe - the comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan. This is likely the D Oyly Carte 1915 Tour production, featuring Nellie Briercliffe in the lead role

Bayreuth Festival Theatre, Bavaria, Germany
Exterior view of Richard Wagners Bayreuth Festival Theatre (Festspielhaus) at Bayreuth, in the state of Bavaria, Germany. It was built during the 19th century

Opera Petrus da Dacia

Prinzregenter Theater
The Prinzregenter Theatre, Munich, completed in 1901, was built for performances of Wagners operas. All seats are in the amphitheatre. Date: 1930s

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

Halevy, Fromental 1799 - 1862
Jacques Francois Fromental Elie Halevy. French musician of Jewish descent and composer of some forty operas

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

Herold, Ferdinand 1791 - 1833
Louis Joseph Ferdinand Herold. French composer of Alsatian descent. Mainly known for his operas and ballets

Lesueur, Jean Francois 1760-1837
Jean Francois Le Sueur (Lesueur). French composer of the classical era, best known for his operas and oratorios

Cherubini, Luigi 1760-1842
Born, Maria Luigi Carlo Zenobio Salvatore Cherubini, although later (after 1790) adopting the French version of his name, Marie Louis Charles Znobi Salvador Cherubini Italian born composer

Berton, Henri Montan 1767 - 1844
Henri Montan Berton. French composer, mainly of operas. Son of composer Pierre Montan Berton (1727 - 1780)

Paisiello, Giovanni 1728 - 1800
Italian musical composer of the Classical era. Famed for his many operas, oratorios and religious works

Cimarosa, Domenico 1749-1801
Domenico Cimarosa. Neapolitan composer and prolific composer of more than eighty operas

Handel, George Frederic 1685 - 1759
George Frederic Handel. German / English musician. Baroque composer famed for his operas and oratorios (among many other works)

Dalayrac, Nicolas 1753 -1809
Nicolas Dalayrac. French composer, best known for his opras-comiques

Mehul, Etienne 1763 - 1817
Etienne Mehul. French composer whose most important contribution to music were his operas, many of which composed during the French revolution

Boieldieu, Francois Adrien 1775 - 1834
Francois Adrien Boieldieu. French composer, mainly of operas

Gibert and Sullivan theatre poster
Poster for the Gilbert and Sullivan production Ruddigore. W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan worked together to create fourteen operas between 1871 and 1896

Meyerbeer / Phrenologie
GIACOMO MEYERBEER German composer of Italian operas as a young man

Sir Henry Alfred Lytton (1867-1936)
Photographic portrait of Sir Henry Alfred Lytton, the English actor and Savoyard, who was famous for his performance of roles in Gilbert and Sullivan operas

Jules Massenet in 1892
JULES MASSENET French composer of Thais and other operas : with autograph dedication to Madame Melba

Charles Francis Gounod
CHARLES GOUNOD Frasnch composer of operas, church music and oratorios

Gaspare Spontini
GASPARE SPONTINI Italian composer whose operas include " La Vestale" (1807), " Fernand Cortez" (1809), and " Nurmahal" (1822)

Figaro Caricatured
LE FIGARO French newspaper caricatured as a rather run-down Figaro character from the operas of Mozart and Rossini

Meyerbeer / Nd Postcard
GIACOMO MEYERBEER German composer of Italian operas

Gent Plays Harpsichord
A gentleman plays a piece from one of Purcells operas, arranged for the harpsichord

Wagner / Moonshine / Horn
RICHARD WAGNER German composer with a large hunting horn, which featured prominently in his operas, but which he personally did not play

Wolf-Ferrari Photograph
ERMANNO WOLF-FERRARI Italin Composer. Best known for his comic operas

Meyerbeer Portrait
GIACOMO MEYERBEER German composer of Italian operas

Otello
The opening scene : the people of Cyprus watch the storm in Otello by Giuseppe Verdi

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"From Puccini to Gilbert & Sullivan: A Melodic Journey through the World of Operas" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of operas, where passion and drama intertwine with breathtaking melodies. Giacomo Puccini, an Italian composer known for his masterpieces such as "La Boheme" and "Madama Butterfly, " captures our hearts with his soul-stirring compositions. The hauntingly beautiful score of "La Boheme Opera, " penned by Puccini himself, transports us to the bohemian streets of Paris, where love blossoms amidst poverty. Step back in time with the iconic D'Oyly Carte Souvenir, a cherished memento from the legendary Gilbert & Sullivan Operas. This timeless treasure reminds us of their comedic brilliance and enduring popularity. The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company's poster beckons us to witness their captivating performances that bring these beloved tales to life. Giacomo Puccini's genius shines brightly on the title page of Tosca's score sheet from 1910. Its vibrant colors reflect the intensity and tragedy woven into this gripping opera. Meanwhile, Carmen takes center stage at the Grande Arena as an advertisement entices audiences with promises of fiery passion set against a backdrop of Spanish flair. The influence of Gioachino Antonio Rossini, another remarkable Italian composer, echoes through time as we admire his contributions to opera music. His legacy lives on in every note he composed. Transport yourself further into nostalgia with a retro poster featuring Gilbert & Sullivan productions under D'Oyly Carte's banner. These whimsical works continue to captivate audiences worldwide even after all these years. Adelina Patti graces our thoughts—a renowned soprano whose angelic voice enchanted countless listeners throughout her illustrious career spanning from 1843-1919. Her talent brought characters alive on stage like no other.