All Newest Opera Autographs

New Zealand-born Australian-raised operatic Soprano Frances Alda (1879-1952), 1.75 x 5 inch signature cut, written in French, mounted onto a 6.5 x 8.25 inch album page. Also included on that page: a 2.5 x 6 inch signature cut of the American Film actress Madge Kennedy (1891-1987). Slight wear on the larger album page but otherwise in excellent condition. 

Famous Italian singing teacher (1811 or 1813-1892), taught many famous opera singers including Emma Albani, Desiree Artot, and Teresa Stolz.  Autograph musical quote signed on a 3.75 x 4.5 page mounted onto a larger album page of 4 x 8.25 inches. Some wear on the larger page but musical quote page is in excellent condition. 

French soprano Anna De La Grange (1824-1905), who was the first Traviata in the US. Signed album page mounted onto a larger album page containing her signature, written in French and sold untranslated. Also included: an additional signature of Euphrosyne Parepa-Rosa, a Scottish soprano (1836-1874), who enjoyed an outstanding international career, and was the cofounder of the Parepa-Rosa Opera company. Her signature and text are in English and she signed as "E. Parepa-Rosa".   Total size of the larger album page containing both of these mounted signed pages is 6.5 x 8.25 inches , some wear and paper loss at far edges of the larger page, but each of the attached pages are in excellent condition.

Widely celebrated American contralto Marian Anderson (1897-1993), the first black person, American or otherwise, to perform at the at the Metropolitan Opera and an inspiration to many future African American performers. Signed album page with 1 bar of music from J.S. Bach, dated in 1937.  Also included: verso page contains 4 signatures and accompanying musical quotes by all 4 members of the Aguilar Quartet, a famous Spanish Lute quartet that performed on tour in the 1920s and 30s, dated in 1938. Size is 5.75 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone (1841-1900), was the first performer of many standard-repertory baritone roles in the United States, sang Valentin in Gounod's Faust in the inaugural performance of the Metropolitan Opera in 1883.  Signed card with 3 bars of music dedicated to the celebrated French Violinist Camilla Urso, dated in 1891 .  Bold and very clear handwriting and signature. Size is 3.5 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition. Historic vintage item!

American soprano and film actress ‬(1882-1967),‭ ‬who was a superstar in her time. Signed album page, signed by her in 1932 underneath a quote of the subtitle of her autobiography.  Also included: an additional signature on this page is that of the French born child actor in silent films and later advertising agency executive and film and television director Philippe De Lacy (1917-1995), whose film career began with a visit to the set of Farrar's film The Riddle: Woman in  1921. His inscription with sentiment appears to be addressed to Farrar. Size is 6.5 x 8.25 inches, some wear on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

Star Italian tenor (1794-1854), one of the greatest of the Bel Canto era, who performed in many world premieres of operas by Bellini and Donizetti including the former's I Puritani. One page receipt of a payment, dated in 1833 and signed by the artist. Signed with last name only with bold handwriting and signature (his writing is only the signature, rest of the text is pre-written). Written in French and sold untranslated. Size is 4.25 x 6.75 inches, small fold on left edge, otherwise in very good condition. Rare vintage item!  

Italian baritone (1800-1876), starred in the world premiere productions of 21 operas including Bellini's I Puritani and Il Pirata, and Donizetti's Don Pasquale and Marin Faliero.  One page receipt, dated in 1833 and signed by the artist. Clear and bold handwriting and signature. Size is 4.5 x 6.75 inches, small bullet hole on left edge, otherwise in very good condition. Rare vintage item!  

Italian soprano (1878-1960), sang the title role in the world premiere production of Riccardo Zandonai's Francesca da Rimini in 1914.  Autograph letter signed, dated in Rome in 1906, written on all 4 pages of a folded 4.5 x 6.75 inch document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Clear handwriting and signature. Small crease on final page, otherwise in excellent condition.

Russian tenor of Ukrainian origin (1810-1880), who sang in the opera houses of Italy, France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, whose pseudonym in Italian was "Nicola Ivanoff". Autograph note signed on a 3 x 5 inch album page, bold handwriting and signature, in excellent condition. 

Romanian soprano (1910-1949), considered one of the biggest stars in Europe during the '30s and '40s, particularly in Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, and Strauss operas.  Autograph letter signed, 1 page written on embossed page, dated in 1941. Written in German, sold untranslated. Bold and clear handwriting and signature. Size is 7.5 x 9.75 inches, in very good condition. 

French mezzo-soprano (1786-1850), whose real name was Marie-Julie Halligner and who performed her entire career under the stage name Mme. Boulanger. Appeared in the world premiere productions of the operas Le Maitre de Chapelle, L'Ambrassadrice, Le Domino Noir, and La Fille du Regiment.  Was also the grandmother of the famous French composer, conductor, organist and influential teacher, Nadia (Juliette) Boulanger.  Signed receipt payment on a 4.5 x 7 inch album page, written in French, sold untranslated. Bold handwriting and signature. Some creases on edges, otherwise in very good condition. 

Belgian soprano, initially a mezzo-soprano (1835-1907), autograph letter signed, dated in Berlin in 1865. 4 folded pages, written in French, sold untranslated (signed as "Desiree"). Size of each page is 3.5 x 5.75 inches, small crease on first page, otherwise in very good condition.

Norwegian soprano (1895-1962), one of the greatest Wagnerian dramatic singers of the 20th century.  Autograph note signed, written in English, on three sides of a folded 4 page 3.75 x 5 inch document, dated in 1947. Very clear handwriting and signature. Written on her official stationary with her printed name on the top left. Very slight rust at top of the first and last pages, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor (1853-1916). Autograph letter signed, dated in Rome in 1910, 3 pages, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 5 x 7.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian bass-baritone (b.1975), German soprano (b. 1967), and Bulgarian mezzo-soprano (b.1965), triple signed photograph, shown in roles in Mozart's Clemenza di Tito. Photo by Schaffler and Friese photographers, Salzburg. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

American - Canadian soprano (b. 1969), signed photograph, shown as Roxane in Franco Alfano's Cyarno de Bergerac. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

American bass-baritone (b. 1970), signed photograph, shown as himself. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

German mezzo-soprano (b. 1956) and U.S-born Canadian soprano (b. 1963), double signed photograph shown as Ortrud and Elsa, respectively, in Wagner's Lohengrin at the Munich Opera in 1999. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

French soprano (b.1960), signed photograph, shown in role in Mozart's Lucio Silla. Size is 4.75 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Polish soprano (1874-1933), also known as Selma Halban-Kurz after her marriage with Joseph Halban in 1910. Kurz had a brilliant coloratura voice. Signed photo postcard, shown in the title role in Mignon, size is 3.3 x 5.3 inches, in excellent condition.

Superstar German tenor (b.1969) and Chinese soprano, double signed photograph, shown in roles in Wagner's Parsifal. Size is 5 x 7.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Superstar German tenor (b.1969) and Austrian tenor (b. 1970), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Mozart's Entfuhrung aus dem Serail. Photo by Schaffler and Friese photographers, Salzburg. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. 

Star Russian baritone (1962-2017), German soprano (b. 1967), and American mezzo-soprano (b. 1960), triple signed photograph, shown in roles in Mozart's Nozze di Figaro. Stamped on verso by photographer Schaffler, Salzburg. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. 

Star Russian baritone (1962-2017) and English bass (b.1940), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Mozart's Don Giovanni. Stamped on verso by photographer Schaffler, Salzburg. Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition. 

Star Russian baritone (1962-2017), widely recorded and celebrated in a wide range of Italian, Russian, and French repertoire. Signed photograph, shown in role. Size is 5 x 7.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Star Russian baritone (1962-2017), widely recorded and celebrated in a wide range of Italian, Russian, and French repertoire. Signed photograph, shown as himself. Stamped on verso by photographer Schaffler, Salzburg. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Latvian mezzo-soprano (b. 1976), one of the most prominent opera singers since the mid-2000s, signed publicity photo, shown as herself. Photo by Gabo, Deutsche Grammophon record label. Size is 8 x 10.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1963-2019) and Austrian mezzo-soprano of Chilean birth (b. 1962), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Bellini's I Puritani. Size is 5 x 7.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor (b. 1977), one of today's most popular opera singers. Signed photograph, shown in role (possibly Rodolfo in Puccini's La Boheme). Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (b. 1977), one of today's most popular opera singers. Signed photograph, shown as Rodolfo in Puccini's La Boheme at New York's Metropolitan Opera with soprano Maja Kowalevska as Mimi. Size is 4 x 6 inches, beautiful photo in excellent condition.

Romanian soprano (b. 1965) and French tenor (b. 1963), double signed photograph, shown in title roles of Gounod's Romeo et Juliette. Size is 8 x 10 inches, small crease on bottom left, otherwise in excellent condition.

Romanian soprano (b. 1965) and French tenor (b. 1963), double signed photograph, shown in roles in Puccini's La Boheme. Size is 8 x 10.75 inches, in excellent condition.

Ukrainian soprano (b.1959) and American bass-baritone (b. 1955), double signed photograph, shown as Aida and Amonasro in Verdi's Aida. Size is 8 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Romanian soprano (b. 1965) and Mexican tenor (b.1960), double signed photograph, shown in roles. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Romanian soprano (b. 1965) and American tenor (b. 1958?), double signed photograph, shown as Mimi and Rodolfo in Puccini's La Boheme. Size is 5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

American mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne (b.1934), internationally celebrated in the Rossini and Bel canto repertoire, with American Conductor Henry Lewis (1932-1996), to whom she was married from 1960-1979, and with whom she frequently performed. Double signed photograph, shown as themselves, inscribed by Horne only and dated in 1976. Size is 8 x 10 inches, very small crease on bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Swiss soprano (b. 1936), signed photograph, shown as Violetta in Verdi's La Traviata. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition. 

Swiss soprano (b. 1936), signed photograph, shown in role (possibly the Queen of the Night in Mozart's Die Zauberflote). Signature on verso. Photograph by James Heffernan, Metropolitan Opera, New York. Size is 3.5 x 5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano, signed photograph, shown as Rosina in Rossini's Barbiere di Siviglia, inscribed. Photo by M. Camuzzi, Milan. Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in excellent condition.