All Newest Opera Autographs

German opera singer and actress, also known as Klara Ziegler (1844-1909), a specialist in the Wagnerian repertoire. Autograph letter signed, dated in Munch in 1899, written in German on the first 2 pages of a 4-page document, sold untranslated. Signed as "Clara Ziegler". Size of each page is 5.25 x 7 inches, well-preserved in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1859-1937), appeared as Marcello in the world premiere production of Puccini's La Boheme at the Teatro Regio, Turin in 1896. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages on both sides of a 4 x 7 document, composed in Bologna in 1881, written in Italian, sold untranslated. In excellent condition!

Italian soprano (1824-?). Autograph letter signed, dated in 1859, 1 page of text on the first page of a 4 page folded document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 5.25 x 8 inches, small tear on the right of the back pages without text, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1798-?), appeared in the world premiere performances of Donizetti's Marina Faliero. Autograph letter signed (signed as "V. Santini"), first 2 pages of a 4-page document, dated in 1832, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 5 x 8 inches, tear on the back 2 pages without text, otherwise in excellent condition with bold and clear handwriting.

Belgian soprano (1834-1907), who performed in the French premiere of Tannhauser (1861), L’ Africaine (1865) and Don Carlo (1867). Autograph letter signed, one page embossed, written in French, sold untranslated. Size is 4.25 x 6.5 inches, some tape residue at top right, otherwise in excellent condition.

Austrian soprano and mezzo-soprano (1803-1852). Set of autograph letters signed, one is handwritten by her and dated in 1841, the other dated in 1837 is in another person's handwriting but signed by her. The 1841 letter is on the first 2 pages of a 4 page document, 5.5 x 8.25 inches, slight tear on last 2 pages without text but otherwise in excellent condition. The 1837 letter is 1 page 5.5 x 7.75 inches with small stains on left side and tear on back pages but otherwise in good condition. Both are in Italian and sold untranslated. Not sold separately.

Moravian-born soprano and teacher (1853-?), autograph letter signed, 4 pages, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Each page is 5 x 8 inches, attractively embossed with her first name on the front page, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1844-1915). Autograph letter signed, 2 pages of text on four-page folded document, written in Italian, sold untranslated, signed as "Elisa Donzelli". Each page is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, small page on the top right of back 2 pages (no text), otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian soprano, also known as Bina Steffanone or Steffenoni, (1825-1896), sang throughout Europe and in the United States between 1842-1862. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages of text on 4 sided folded document, embossed on the front page, composed in Italian, sold untranslated. Each page is 5.25 x 8 inches, very slight tear at top of last two pages, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian tenor, helped supervise the construction, purchase of materials, and hiring of workers for the building of the Teatro Sao Joao in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, which opened in 1812. Autograph letter signed, text on first 3 pages of a 4 page folded document, written in Spanish, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 7 x 9.5 inches, unfolded document is 9.5 x 14 inches, somewhat faded text and small tear on third page not affecting the text or signature, priced accordingly.

Adelina Spech-Salvi, Italian soprano and voice teacher (1811-1886), autograph letter signed, dated in 1881, 1 page, written in Italian, sold untranslated, size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, very small tear on top right, otherwise in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED: Autograph letter signed from her father and teacher, Italian tenor Giuseppe Spech, composed in Bologna, Italy, 1 page in Italian, sold untranslated, size is 7 x 9.5 inches, small stain in middle and slight tear at top but otherwise in very good condition. Not sold separately.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1859-1932), who appeared in the world premiere productions of Alberto Franchetti's Asrael and Cristoforo Columbo, also married to the famous Spanish dramatic tenor Francisco Vinas. Autograph letter signed, dated in 1881, 2 pages on both sides of a two-sided document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian bass (1806-58), appeared as Cardinal Salviati in the world premiere production of Franz Lachner's Benvenuto Cellini in Munich in 1849 (not the opera of the same name by Hector Berlioz). Autograph letter signed, dated in Munich in 1831, 1 page, written in French, sold untranslated. Addressed to "Monsieur Richard, the Director of the Theatre Royal in Paris. Size is 8.5 x 10.25 inches, faded background and tear at left side (but not affecting the text and signature), but clear and legible text and signature.

Croatian-born baritone (1837-1908), who sang in the world premiere production of Ponchielli's I Lituani. He was also the brother of Romilda Pantaleoni, the first Desdemona in Verdi's Otello. Autograph letter signed, in Italian, sold untranslated, dated in 1881. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1847-1917), premiered the role of Desdemona in Verdi's Otello in 1887, as well as Tigrana in Puccini's Edgar in 1889. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, written on both sides of a document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, very slight tear at bottom, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Italian tenor (1806-1875), appeared in the world premiere productions of Verdi's Giovanna D'Arco and Donizetti's Torquato Tasso, as well as other operas. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, written in Italian, sold untranslated, dated in 1841. Text on the first page of the 4-page folded document, page's size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, small tear on the back page without text, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian bass, sang the role of the King in the European premiere production of Verdi's Aida at La Scala, Milan in 1872. Autograph note signed, with a brief textual quote from the final act of that opera, bold and clear signature, page size is 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition. Vintage historic item!

Italian soprano (1866-1938), also known as "Frances Prevost", autograph letter signed (with the latter name), 2 pages, written on first and third pages of 4 sided document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size of each page (when folded) is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone and voice teacher (?-1896), autograph note signed, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, very slight tear on top right otherwise in excellent condition.

French tenor and teacher (1787-1866). Autograph letter signed, dated in 1847. Written in French, sold untranslated. Document consists of four folded pages, text is on the first two. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, small tear and ink stain on back pages (without text), otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1800-1853), appeared in the world premiere productions of four very important operas by Gaetano Donizetti: Fausta, Sancia di Castiglia, Gemma di Vergy, and Roberto Devereux. Autograph letter signed, dated in Milan in 1836, 2 pages of text on a 4 page folded document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Each page is 8 x 10 inches, small stains and bullet hole on back 2 pages without text, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Exceptional rare vintage item:  album page signed on the front side by Giovanni Batista Rubini, star Italian tenor (1794-1854), who performed in many premieres of operas by Bellini and Donizetti including the former's I Puritani, Italian soprano Fanny Persiani (1812-1867) who created the title roles in Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor and Pia de Tolomei, her husband Italian composer Giuseppe Persiani (1799-1869) signed by the first two dated in London in 1842, with the composer's signature dated in London in 1843. Additional signature on verso is by the famous Italian-born bass Luigi Lablache (1794-1858), who created the title role in Donizetti's Don Pasquale in 1843 and also appeared in the world premiere productions of Verdi's I Masnaderi and Bellini's I Puritani and is also dated in London in 1842.  Page size is 7 x 7.75 inches, minor rust over the edges, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian mezzo-soprano (1835-1901). Autograph music quote signed and dated by her in Milan in 1895. Size is 4.75 x 7.25 inches, on brown carbon paper, in good condition. 

Italian mezzo-soprano (1835-1901). Autograph letter signed, dated in 1866, 2 pages, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Each page is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, slight rust on edges, otherwise in excellent condition. 

Highly important Spanish opera singer (1775-1832), composer, impresario and singing teacher. García also created roles in several important world premieres. Interesting and very rare receipt, handwritten and signed by him, dated in 1804, for receiving money from Teatro Caños del Peral for the music of the musical tragedy "Athalie" (by Jean-Baptiste Racine, with choruses composed by Manuel Garcia). More information about this piece and Manuel García´s involvement can be found HERE. Size is 7.25 x 2 inches, central fold, in excellent condition. Manuel Garcia´s autographs are extremely rare!

Stage name of Carlo M. Michelangelo Nicola Broschi (1705-1782), probably the most celebrated Italian castrato singer of the 18th Century and considered one of the greatest singers in opera history. Exceedingly rare legal document, related to the ownership of things in a property, signed at the bottom by Farinelli (as Carlo Broschi Farinelli), dated in Madrid in 1754, when Farinelli was indeed in Madrid (he served the Spanish court for 25 years). Document is written by another hand but signed at the bottom by Farinelli. One page of hand-laid paper, 8.25 x 12 inches, central fold, irregular borders, in excellent condition. Autographs of Farinelli as extremely rare and this is the first one we come across, ever!. To the best of our knowledge, the last time there was a Farinelli autograph in the market was at least 3 years ago, and this is also in great condition, with a fabulous signature.

Italian bass-baritone (1805-1875). Autograph letter signed, 2 pages of a folded 4-page document, dated in Genova in 1835, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 7.5 x 9.75 inches, slight tear on front pages, and more significant on back pages without text, otherwise in good condition.

Italian soprano (1831-1901), (sometimes incorrectly called Marcellina), known for Verdi soprano roles, also created parts in several world premieres, including the title heroines in Saviero Mercandente's Virginia (1866), Errico Petrella's Giovanni di Napoli (1869), and Donizetti's Gabriella di Vergy in 1869. Autograph letter signed, embossed on first page, 3 pages of a 4 page folded document, written in Italian, sold untranslated, dated in 1867. Signed as "M. Lotti della Santa". Size of each page is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, unfolded item is 8.25 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone (1819-1891), who created roles in several world opera premieres, including Verdi's Il Giorno di Regno. Autograph letter signed, with additional writing by another hand at the top of the first page and throughout the second page, with Ferlotti's text and signature at the bottom of the first page. 2 pages, written on both sides of a 6 x 8.5 inch document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Some rust at the bottom of the document but in generally good condition. 

Italian soprano (1805-1853), document signed by her in 1827, and by another hand below her signature. 1 page written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 7.25 x 11 inches, small bullet hole on top right and some rust throughout but otherwise in good condition.

Italian soprano (1846-1926), autograph letter signed, 3 pages, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Each page is 5 x 7.75 inches, unfolded item size is 7.75 x 10 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone (1818-1881). Autograph letter signed, one page, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1816-1887), who sung at the world premieres of Donizetti's Caterina Cornaro, and Verdi's Alzira, Il Corsaro, La Battaglia di Legnano, Stiffelio and Un Ballo in Maschera.   Autograph letter signed, dated in 1867, one page, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, a beautiful vintage item,  in excellent condition.

English soprano (1831-?). Autograph letter signed, 2 pages of a folded 4-page document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Page size is 5.25 x 8.5 inches, small tear on final pages not including any text, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1828-1901), who sang Don Carlo di Vargas in the world premiere of Verdi's La Forza del Destino. Very rare autograph note signed, dated in 1870, in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 4 x 5.25 inches, slight tear on top right, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian soprano (1831-(1865 (?)). Autograph note signed, written in French, sold untranslated. Very rare historic item! Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, small smudge above text, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1853-1916). Autograph letter signed, dated in Rome in 1883, 1 page, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 5 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian baritone (1855-1911), autograph letter signed, 2 pages written in Italian, sold untranslated. Clear handwriting and bold signature. Size of each page is 4.25 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Austrian soprano (1842-1906), who starred in the World Premiere productions of Antonio Carlos Gomes's opera Fosca  and Camille Saint-Saens's Henry VII. Autograph letter signed, written in Trieste. Written in Italian, sold untranslated, attractively embossed. 3 pages of text on 2 folded pages, each page is 5.25 x 8 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian singing teacher (1811 or 1813-1892), autograph note signed, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Signed as "F co Lamperti". Also included: brief newspaper clipping in Italian announcing his death. Size of note is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, small ink smudge to left of signature, but not covering the text, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian coloratura soprano (1827-1906), autograph note signed, 1 page, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size is 5.25 x 8 inches, very small tear well above the text area, otherwise in excellent condition.

Italian bass (1853-1918), autograph letter signed, 3 pages written in Italian, sold untranslated. Attractively embossed on front page with attractive handwriting and signature. Size of each folded page is 4.5 x 7.25 inches, unfolded item is 7.25 x 9 inches, 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 letter signed, dated in London in 1838. 2 pages of a folded 4-page document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Clear and attractive handwriting and signature, signed as "N. Ivanoff". Size of each folded page is 4.25 x 7 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian soprano (1811-1869), creator of the role of Adalgisa in Bellini's Norma, who also created roles in the world premiere performances of Bellini's I Puritani, as well as Donizetti's Don Pasquale and Marino Faliero. Autograph letter signed, on the letterhead of the Villa Salviati in Florence. Two pages written on both sides of a 5 x 8 inches, in Italian, sold untranslated. Some tape residue pink rust at very top, otherwise in very good condition.

Italian soprano (1811-1869), creator of the role of Adalgisa in Bellini's Norma, who also created roles in the world premiere performances of Bellini's I Puritani, as well as Donizetti's Don Pasquale and Marina Faliero. Autograph letter signed, on the letterhead of the Villa Salviati in Florence. Two pages written on both sides of a 5 x 8 inches, in Italian, sold untranslated. Small tear on the left side of the front page and some pink rust at the very top, but in overall very good condition.

Italian tenor (1844-1926), known as the "Angelic Tenore", described by Giuseppe Verdi as having the best voice he ever heard. Autograph note signed, dated in Barcelona in 1886, 1 page, written in Spanish, sold untranslated. Size of page is 5 x 8.25 inches, in excellent condition. 

Italian baritone (1819-1883) starred as the Count Di Luna in the world premiere performances of Verdi's Il Trovatore in 1853 and also created several other leading roles in operas by lesser-known Italian composers. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages of a folded 4-page document, written in Italian, sold untranslated. Size of each page is 5.25 x 8.25 inches, unfolded item is 8 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Italian tenor (1902-?), autograph letter signed, written on the letterhead of the Hotel Massimo d'Azeglio, Rome, dated in 1936.  Addressed to the management of La Scala, Milan, discusses his debut in the role of Maurizio in Cilea's Adriana Lecouvreur. 1 page written in Italian, sold untranslated. size is 8.75 x 11.5 inches, in excellent condition.