All Newest Opera Autographs

Belgian tenor (1834-1906), particularly known for his portrayal of Wagner and Meyerbeer heroes.  Set of three autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him: two of them dated 1859. Letters are addressed to gentlemen regarding performances and theater lodges.  We report an extract as a sample: “…je joue demain le Songe d’une nuit d’été; l’intérêt que vous me portez me fait penser qu’il vous serait agréable de me voir ce qui fait que malgré les embarras d’un mauvais rhume je mets deux places à votre disposition…”. Each one's is 1 page long, two are 5.5 x 8.3 inches, one is 5.2 x 8.2, folds, creases, in overall very good condition.

French tenor (1916-1995). Set of two autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, one of them dated 1960, addressed to the journalist and musicologist Bernard Gavoty (1908-1981) and concern a radio broadcast dedicated to “…les grands interprètes…”.  Each one's size is 5.5 x 8.4 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet each (front and back), creases, folds, in overall very good condition.

English mezzo-soprano (b.1940). Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her, shown as Amneris in Verdi's Aida. Size is 7.75 x 9.25 inches, in excellent condition.

French soprano (ca.1910-?) of operettas and cinema actress, who performed at the Opéra-Comique (1943) and La Monnaie. Fine black-and-white promo photo postcard signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 3.5 x 5.4 inches, in excellent condition.

Brazilian-born mezzo-soprano (b.1950). Fine black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed by her, here shown in Verdi's Nabucco at Teatro Regio in Turin. Size is 4.75 x 6.25 inches, pinholes in upper corners, in very good condition.

French singer (1801-1868), teacher and writer, cantor of the music chapel of Charles X, he was much appreciated by Luigi Cherubini and Carl Maria von Weber. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, no date indicated, addressed to a Maître, concerning the visit of the journalist Louis Esnault: “…vous ne pouvez pas douter du plaisir que nous aurons à faire la connaissance performelle d’un homme dont nous aimons le beau talent depuis long-temps…”. Size is 5.3 x 8.45 inches, 1 page, letterhead of "L'Univers Musical", folds, creases, in overall good condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1855-1901). Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, dated in Paris, May 26, no year, addressed to a gentleman, concerning his recent debut as Odette in Halevy's opera “Charles VI”, explaining her lack of confidence pretending to be a foreigner: “…j’ose éspérer toute votre indulgence pour la pauvre américaine qui essaie pour la première fois d’aborder la scène française (…) j’ai chanté du jour au lendemain, sans répétition aucune; vous le savez Monsieur, les Américains sont audacieux, et les américaines aussi…”.  Size is 8.8 x 6.9 inches, four written pages in one folded sheet, folds, creases, dirt stains, light cracks over borders, in overall good condition.

French singer (1866-1937), voice teacher, and music critic, husband of the pianist Marie Roger-Miclos. Set of two autograph letters in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated 1906 and 1909.  Letters are addressed to the composer and music critic Henri Woollett (1864-1936). We report an extract as a sample: “…Je crois que vous n’avez pas proposé l’oeuvre à Colonne. Pourquoi! Il est toujours à court d’oeuvres françaises…”. 3 pp. In-8 and in-16. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French opera singer (1834-1906), composer, pianist, and organist, widowed to Roland de Cossé in 1871, Marquis de Brissac, she remarried in 1872 to Count Christian de Trédern. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, dated in Château de Brissac, October 12, addressed to a lady: “…Seriez-vous libre de venir passer une huitaine de jours à Brissac, entre le 22 et le 30 Octobre; j’ai besoin de travailler des choses que je dois chanter au concert de Eugéne d’Harcourt…”. Size is 4.5 x 7 inches, 1 page, folds, creases, in overall excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an autograph letter signed “Van Ghill”, no date. A lady states: “…emplâtre sur la poitrine!!!!!!! très fatigué!!!! beaucoup d’irritation!! pas consignant pas possible de chanter…”. 1 p. In-8. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French mezzo-soprano (1877-1970) whose name is often associated to the music avant-garde of Fauré, Debussy, Ravel, Satie, and others. Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, no date, addressed to a friend “…M. Bormier, un de mes amis qui a un atelier où je fais des cours de chant, voudrait donner le 22 janvier Simon avec mise en scène, décors, récitation…”.  Size is 6 x 7.6 inches, two written pages, folds, creases, in overall very good condition.

German contralto (1857-1893), often remembered for her performances of Johannes Brahms' works. Autograph letter in German signed by her, dated in Wiesbaden October 19, 1887, addressed to a gentleman, concerning her fees for singing in Lausanne: “…Ich erlaube mir Ihnen Ihre Anfrage vom 17 d. zu erwieden, dass Ihre Permuhlung ich sänge in mehreren Konzerten in Lausanne wahrscheinlich auf einem Irsthume beruht. Herr R. Spiess hat sich vor Kurzem an mich gewendet, ob ich gerne einmal in Lausanne sänge, worauf ich ihm besahend antwortete, und ihm meine Honorärbedingungen ein sandte…”. Translation: “…I take the liberty of replying to your inquiry of the 17th that your belief that I sing in several concerts in Lausanne is probably based on an error. Mr. R. Spiess recently asked me if I would like to sing in Lausanne, to which I replied and sent him my fee conditions…”. Size is 4.9 x 7.8 inches each page, 3 written pages in one folded sheet, folds, craeses, in overall very good condition.

Celebrated French tenor (1897-1984). Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by him, dated 1981, to a gentleman: “…Je vous adresse une photographie prise à La Scala de Milan lors d’une représentation de la Fille du Far West. André Balbon est une de mes plus anciennes connaissances dans la profession lyrique, j’ai du le connaître en 1920…” Fine typed letter signed by him, dated 1935, to a gentleman, thanking him for his compliments and sending a picture. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French soprano (1802-1861), creator of Zerlina in Auber's "Fra Diavolo" (1930) and Madeleine in Adam's "Le Postillon de Lonjumeau" (1836). Autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, dated 1827, addressed to a gentleman, concerning a wage increase: “…je ne pense pas que la demande de 2000fr d’augmentation soit exagérée, et d’avance elle m’était promise (…) Je chante la première chanteuse, je joue l’emploi de St. Aubin et les rôles crées par Madame Pradher…”.  Size is 7.3 x 9.5 inches, 2 written pages in one sheet (front and back), creases, folds, in overall very good condition.

French soprano (1820-1896) and composer, nicknamed "La fauvette des salons", whose works received appraisal from composers such as Saint-Saëns and Berlioz. Autograph letter in French signed by her, no date, addressed Mrs. Benedict, having to refuse a meeting. Size is 4.3 x 5.4 inches, two written pages, loss of paper, folds and creases, in overall good condition.

French soprano (ca.1910-?) of operettas and cinema actress, who performed at the Opéra-Comique (1943) and La Monnaie. Fine black-and-white photograph signed by her with a short sentiment. Size is 7 x 9 inches, in excellent condition.

French mezzo-soprano (1882-1946), and singing teacher whose best-known pupils were Janine Micheau and Gerard Souzay. Set of three autograph letters in French signed by her, two of them dated 1926 and 1943, addressed to the composer Émile Passani (1905-1974) and composer and music critic Henri Woollett (1864-1936), about personal and professional matters.  Different sizes, lenghts, in very good condition or better. SOLD TOGETHER, NOT SOLD SEPARATELY.

French bass (1822-1872), creator of many roles at the Opéra-Comique between 1848 and 1857, including the lead male role in Meyerbeer's L'Étoile du Nord (1854). Autograph letter in French signed by him, dated 1871, to Madame Deslignières: “…un gazetier malpropre s’est permis d’éditer à mon sujet certaines allégations malsonnantes dont j’ai demandé justice aux tribunaux et me voilà à la tête d’un procès…”. Size is 5.4 x 8.4 inches, 3 written pages in one folded sheet, folds, creases, in overall very good condition. The original envelope is INCLUDED.

French soprano (1859-1939), sister of pianist Théodore Ritter. Fine autograph letter in French (untranslated) signed by her, dated October 10, [1888], to the French tenor Victor Capoul (1839-1924), concerning the recreation of the title role in Godard’s opera “Jocelyn”: “…Nous ne saurons résister au vif plaisir d’aller vous applaudir samedi prochain dans votre nouvelle et bell création de Jocelyn…”.  Open size is 9 x 7.1 inches, two written pages in one folded sheet, folds, in overall very good condition.

American bass (1921-1968), signed photograph, shown as Mephisopheles in Gounod's Faust, inscribed. Contains printed signature one front of photographer Sedge Le Blang, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on top left and right, otherwise in excellent condition.

American tenor (1919-1969), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed, dated in 1954. Size is 7.5 x 9.75 inches, several creases, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian baritone (1906-1957), signed photograph, shown as Count di Luna in Verdi's Il Trovatore, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases on corners and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition.

Italian tenor (b. 1943), signed publicity photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 4.25 x 6.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano, signed photograph, shown as herself. Size is 6.75 x 8.5 inches, small crease on bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition.

American soprano (1941-2021), signed photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, very slight creases on corners, otherwise in excellent condition 

American soprano (1931-2013), signed publicity photograph, shown as herself, inscribed with sentiment. Photo by James Kriegesmann, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on various edges, otherwise in very good condition.

Hungarian contralto (1907-?), signed postcard photograph, shown in role (possibly Azucena in Verdi's Il Trovatore). Printed signature of photographer on front of photo. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Bulgarian bass (1912-1995), sang for many years at the Metropolitan Opera. Signed publicity photograph, shown as himself, dated in 1955. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 8 x 10 inches, several creases on corners, otherwise in very good condition.

Austrian baritone (1904-1982), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Printed signature on front and stamped on verso by Bruno of Hollywood photo studio, Hollywood and New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, very small bullet holes on top left and right corners and creases on the bottom corners, otherwise in very good condition.

American actor and tenor (1920-2014) whose full name was Earl William Sauvain, appeared in many broadway productions, was cast in the original production of Richard Rodger's Annie Get Your Gun, appeared with Nelson Eddy in the first color-TV musical The Desert Song and also appeared with the Goldovsky Opera Co. and was a member of the New York City Opera.  Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Photo by James Kriegsmann, New York. Size is 8.25 x 10 inches, several creases and small tear on bottom right, otherwise in good condition. 

American tenor (1923-1990), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Printed signature on front of photographer J. Abresch, New York. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small creases on edges, otherwise in good condition.

American baritone (1923-2012), signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Size is 8 x 10 inches, some stains on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.

English tenor (1881-1936), signed photograph, shown as Rodolfo in Puccini's La Boheme. Printed signature on front of photographer Mishkin, New York. Size is 5.75 x 7.75 inches, small tear on top right, several creases and mounting traces on verso, otherwise in good condition. 

German soprano (1849-1926). Fine cabinet photograph signed by her, shown as herself. Photograph by Aime Dupont, New York. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Legendary German Wagnerian soprano (1872-1932),  signed vintage postcard photograph shown as Elsa in Wagner's Lohengrin.  Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition. 

German baritone (1888-1952), signed postcard photograph, shown in role, inscribed in Berlin, dated in 1932. Photo by Schenker, Berlin. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, small crease on the top right edge of the photo, otherwise in excellentcondition.

Celebrated Swedish-American soprano (1871-1951). Signed postcard photograph, shown in role (possibly Isolde in Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde). Bold handwriting and signature. Photo by Breitkopf and Hartel, New York. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, very small crease on top left, otherwise in excellent condition. 

American soprano, voice teacher, and recording entrepreneur (1903-1990). Signed photograph, shown possibly in role, inscribed and dated in 1924. Bold handwriting and signature. Size is 6 x 8 inches, in very good condition.

American soprano (1921-2016), known for both standard repertoire and 20th century American opera. Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

American mezzo-soprano (1924-2003), particularly associated with the Metropolitan Opera, later a celebrated voice teacher.  Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Austrian mezzo-soprano (1880-?), signed postcard photograph, shown in the title role of Bizet's Carmen, dated in Graz in 1918. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Romanian mezzo-soprano (1913-1985), signed postcard photograph, shown as Amneris in Verdi's Aida, dated in 1942. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian mezzo-soprano (1900-1965), signed postcard photograph, shown as herself, dated in Vienna in 1944. Stamped on verso by photographer Rich Reznicek, Vienna. Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.   

German tenor (1868-1929). Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

German tenor (1888-1964), signed postcard photograph, shown as Walter Stolzing in Wagner's Die Meistersinger. Blind stamped by photographer Messner, Vienna. Size is 3 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition.

German tenor (1886-1962). Original signed photographs of the artist in different sizes and conditions (for details please check individual descriptions). Scroll down to see all the autographs and click on each to enlarge or see more photos if available. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 

Superstar Italian soprano (1843-1919), French tenor (1834-1898), Italian composer and violinist (1822-1903). Printed score for the Arditi's song "L'Incantatrice" composed by Arditi for Mrs. Patti, signed by the soprano and his husband (Nicolini) on the front cover, and by the composer on the back of the cover, dated during a tour in Mexico, January 12, 1887, adding a short 5-bar music quote with lyrics. Size is 10 x 13.9 inches, 4 pages (including covers), folds, minor rust stains, some tape repairs on the front, in overall very good condition.

Austrian tenor (1901-1994), signed postcard photograph, shown as himself. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor (1901-1994), signed postcard photograph, shown in role in Pfitzner's Palestrina, signed and inscribed on verso, dated in Vienna in 1977. Size is 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in excellent condition.