All Newest Opera Autographs

German bass (1796-1832), who focused mostly on basso buffo roles, his career developed mostly in Berlin. Autograph receipt note signed, handwritten in German (sold untranslated), dated by him in Berlin in 1827. One page sized 8.25 x 9.5 inches. Top corners are damaged, overall rust tone, otherwise in good condition, rare.

English tenor (1819-1889), son of the famous English tenor John Braham (1774-1856), who successfully toured through England, Scotland, Ireland, and also in the US. Autograph music quote, signed and dated by him in 1851, 7 x 4.25 inches, in excellent condition

German baritone (1788-1856) and actor, was an important singer who created several roles in operas by Spontini and Meyerbeer, but most importantly created the role of Caspar in the world premiere of Der Freischütz by Weber. Autograph letter signed, one page, undated and handwritten only on one side, 8 x 10.5 inches. In German, sold untranslated, some rust toning over the borders, otherwise in excellent condition.

German tenor (1789-1870), one of the leading tenors in Germany in the 1810s and 20s, created several roles in operas by Spontini, Meyerbeer and Marschner. Autograph letter signed and dated by him in 1843, in German, one page, 8.25 x 10.25 inches. Sold untranslated, minor damage on top right and left corners, otherwise in excellent condition.

Swiss-born tenor (1793-1860) who developed an important career in Austria at the Hofoper, in Paris and later in Germany. Autograph letter signed and dated by him in 1839, in German, sold untranslated. One page, written only on 1 side. Size is 8.25 x 10.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Austrian tenor (1796-1852), successfully performed in several European theaters, later work mostly at the Hoftheater in Stuttgart, where he would become a teacher and song composer. Autograph letter signed by him, dated in 1830, 1 large piece of paper folded into 4 pages - all 4 are handwritten- each one sized 8 x 9.5 inches. In German language, sold untranslated, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a vintage lithograph of his son, Franz Jaeger Jr. (1821-1887), also a noted opera singer at the Hoftheater in Stuttgart. Size is 8 x 11.25 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed photo postcard of the Norwegian tenor (1890-1945) shown as herself, dated in Berlin, 1925. Size 3.25 x 5.5 inches.

German bass (1900-1987).  Signed card attached to a photo of him, inscribed and dated in 1979. Size 4 x 6 inches, in very good condition.

Card signed by the German soprano (1908-1943) attached to a half-tone photo, with a short sentiment under the photo. Size 3.75 x 5.25 inches.

German bass-baritone (b.1949).  Signed photo shown as The Wanderer in Wagner's Siegfried at Teatro Trieste, 1984. Stamped on verso by photographer De Rota, Trieste. Size 4.5 x 6 inches.

Signed photo of the German soprano (1922-1979) shown as Elisabetta in Verdi's Don Carlo at Berlin Opera. Stamped on verso by photographer Saeger, Berlin. Size 4 x 5.5 inches.

German soprano (1881-1938), who had an excellent, thoroughly trained, expressive voice, successful in a vast repertoire, a singer who has left many recordings between 1909-1915. Signed photo postcard, shown as Ortrud in Wagner's Lohengrin. Size 3.5 x 5.25 inches, in very good condition.

Signed promo photo of the German soprano (b.1971) shown as herself. Size 4 x 6 inches.

Signed promo photo of the German soprano (b.1971). Size 6 x 4 inches.

German soprano (b.1933).  Signed photo postcard shown in role.  Stamped on verso by photographer Rudolf Betz, Munich.  Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

American baritone (b.1935).  Signed photo postcard, shown as himself.  Size is 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

German soprano (1910-?).  Signed photo postcard shown as herself, dated in Vienna in 1941.  Size is 3.25 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Signed photo postcard of the Swiss soprano (1901-1985) shown as herself. Size 4 x 6 inches.

American soprano (b.1934).  Signed photo shown as Elisabetta in Verdi's Don Carlo, dated in 1965. Stamped on verso by photographer Ilse Buhz, Berlin. Size 4.25 x 5.75 inches.

Austrian bass (1942-2009).  Signed promo photo, shown as himself.  Size is 4 x 6 inches, in very good condition.

German opera singer (b.1936).  Signed photo postcard shown as herself, dated on verso in 1961.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in very good condition.

Canadian baritone (1935-2001).  Signed photo shown as himself. Stamped on verso by photographer Fayer, Vienna. Size 3.5 x 5.25 inches.

Swiss soprano (1935-1974).  Signed photo shown in role, dated in 1966. Stamped on verso by photographer Speidel, Hamburg. Size 4 x 5.75 inches.

German baritone (b.1942).  Signed photo postcard, shown as himself.  Size is 4 x 6 inches, in excellent condition.

Signed photo postcard of the Yugoslavian soprano (1903-1986), shown in role in Verdi's Falstaff, dated in 1942 in Vienna. Blind stamp on front by photographer Dietrich, Vienna. Size 3.25 x 5.25 inches.

Signed photo postcard of the Swedish soprano (1891-1974) shown as Fricka in Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen at the Bayreuth Festival, dated in 1941. Mounting traces on verso, otherwise in very good condition. Size 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Bulgarian soprano (1920-2007).  Signed photo shown  as herself, dated in 1952. Stamped on verso by photographer Walther, Dresden. Size 4 x 5.75 inches, in very good condition.

German tenor (1874-1935),   Signed postcard, dated on verso in 1919. Size is 5.5 x 3.75 inches, in very good condition. ALSO INCLUDED is an unsigned photo of the tenor in the title role of Wagner's Tannhäuser.

Croatian tenor (1916-2002).  Signed photo shown as himself.  Size is 3.5 x 5.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Star tenor Franco Corelli (1921-2003). One of the greatest of all time. Signed photo as himself, dated in 1960. Size 4 x 6 inches.

German baritone (1826-1906), who later became very important as a teacher for many singers in his own world-famous school in Frankfurt. Autograph letter signed, dated in Hamburg in 1865, in German, sold untranslated. One page, size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, in excellent condition. ALSO INCLUDED is a small card (4 x 2.75 inches), with an inscription in German, signed by him, undated, and a modern, half-tone copy of a famous photo of Stockhausen shown with composer Johanner Brahms in 1869. This is most likely taken from a modern program, size is 5.5 x 8 inches. Three items - All in excellent condition.

German tenor (1820-1912), autograph note, in German, undated. One page, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, sold untranslated, in excellent condition

German baritone (1806-1877), who created the role of Hans Heilig in the opera of the same name by Marschner, also performed as Christ in the famous 1829 revival of Saint Matthew´s Passion by Mendelssohn. Autograph letter signed by him, dated in London in 1853, in German, one page, 5.25 x 8 inches, in excellent condition

German baritone (1828-1905), who sang in many theaters in German and was the father of Theodor Bertram who was also a baritone and developed an international career. Autograph text quote in German, signed by him in 1866 when Bertram was singing in Wiesbaden (where he stayed from 1862 through 1866), Germany. Sold untranslated. Size is 10.25 x 6.75 inches, with a fold, otherwise in excellent condition.

German tenor (1831-1894), who developed a successful career all over Europe but most essencialy in Germany and particularly in Hannover. Autograph letter signed, in German, 1 sheet, handwritten in both sides and signed at the end. Sold untranslated. Size is 5.5 x 8.5 inches, has folds, otherwise in excellent condition

German baritone (1843-1905), later director of the Opera House in Konigsberg. Set of 2 presentation cards handwritten by him, one signed on verso as Max.

German tenor (1855-1924), started his career as an operetta singer, later on focused on opera and sang in the world premiere of 3 operas by Karl Goldmark, one by D´Albert and in Die Drei Pintos by Weber-Mahler. Autograph note signed, with a text quote, dated in Vienna in 1910. Size is 10.25 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Autograph music quote signed by the Austrian tenor (1858-1937), who focused mostly on operetta. Music quote from The Gypsy Baron, signed by him. Streitmann wrote under the quote "Friendly memories from the 1000th representation of the Gypsy Baron", Vienna 1909. One page, 8 x 8 inches, dated in Vienna in 1909, in excellent condition.

German baritone (1859-1923), who sang at the most important theaters and Festivals in Europe, including Bayreuth. Scheidemantel created the role of von Faninal in the world premiere of Der Rosenkavalier in 1911. Autograph letter signed by him, in 1 sheet of paper with his initials in the letter head (KS), in German, dated in 1897. Sold untranslated, size is 4.5 x 7 inches, in excellent condition.

Famous Dutch bass-baritone (1870-1932), well-known for his interpretations in Wagner roles and his very powerful voice. Album page handwritten and signed by him, with a short quote of Hans Sachs in Die Meistersinger, dated in 1909. Size is 8.25 x 8.25 inches. ALSO INCLUDED is a small half-tone photo print, shown as Wotan. Size is 4.5 x 6 inches.  

Leading German tenor (1877-1958), created roles for several works by Pfitzner and other modern operas. Autograph letter signed by him, in German, 1 page, dated in Ravensburg -his birthplace - in 1934. Sold untranslated. Size is 8.5 x 11 inches, has folds, in excellent condition

Czech-born baritone (1842-1906), Gura was already famous in Germany when he was chosen to create the role of Gunther in the world premiere of Gotterdammerung in Bayreuth, August 1876. Beautiful autograph music quote signed by him, with 4 bars of a lieder by Schubert - Gura dedicated the later part of his life to songs - signed by Gura, dated in 1902. Size is 6.5 x 4.25 inches, rare!

Austrian tenor (1880-1948) who performed mostly in Vienna, but toured extensively and had guest performances in Bayreuth, London, Berlin, Paris, etc as well as South America. Nice autograph music quote, with a short text in German quoting Richard Wagner ("Music has never yet cheated a human heart"), dated in 1921 at the Staatsoper, Berlin. Size is 6.25 x 4.5 inches, in excellent condition.

Album page signed by the German tenor (1901-1975),  6 x 5 inches, dated in Vienna in 1936, from an autograph album

French tenor, musician and composer (1811-1871), mostly known as a teacher in singing and, most especially, declamation. Delsarte also composed songs and performed as a tenor at the Comique Opera in Paris. Autograph music quote of a song, signed by him, inscribed, on 2 pieces of paper glued to each other, each being approx. 6.25 x 5 inches, making a total size of 6.75 x 9.75 inches, in excellent condition. Rare!

Famous German tenor (1806-1874) who later became a very important pedagogue, Mantius befriended Mendelssohn and performed in world premieres by him, Flotow, Meyerbeer and in Otto Nicolai´s most famous opera The Merry Wives of Windsor. Autograph letter signed by him, in German, dated in Berlin in 1846. Sold untranslated. One page, 8 x 11 inches, has folds, a repaired crack over the center of the left border, ink is overall on the faded side but still clearly legible, priced accordingly - rare!

Famous German tenor (1823-1893) who toured extensively through Europe and also sang in the US. Nice autograph letter in German, to the director of the Royal opera house in Prague. One sheet, handwritten on both sides, 8.75 x 11.25 inches, has folds and a tape over the right border. Dated in Cassel in May 1858, sold untranslated. Rare.

German baritone (1849-1918), famous in his time for his performances as Beckmesser in Meistersinger, as Falstaff, and other roles which he did at the Met Opera 1899-1902, and earlier in Bayreuth. Autograph letter, 1 folded sheet, written on 4 pages, in German, sold untranslated, dated in 1900. Each page is 5.85 x 8.75 inches, has folds, signature is at the bottom of page 3 - see scans. Also included is a half-tone print showing him as Beckmesser, 3.5 x 6.25 inches