Operas Collection

La Boheme Opera Score by Giacomo Puccini

Advertisement for Carmen, playing at the Grande Arena
An Art Nouveau advertisement for Carmen, playing at the Grande Arena Date: 1900s

Gilbert & Sullivan Operas, D Oyly Carte Souvenir
D Oyly Cartes Season of Gilbert and Sullivan Operas, Souvenir Programme, Princes Theatre, London, 29 September 1919 - 31 January 1920, showing a large cast of characters from the operettas. 1919-1920

Giacomo Puccini (1858 -1924) Italian composer of operas. Poster for Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly) an opera in three acts, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

Poster advertising the D Oyly Carte Opera Company, famous for its Gilbert and Sullivan operetta productions. Pictured are scenes from The Gondoliers, The Mikado and The Yeomen of the Guard

PUCCINI - La Boheme
3761525 PUCCINI - La Boheme; (add.info.: PUCCINI-La Boheme, cover of score Italian composer, 1858-1924); Lebrecht Music Arts

Retro poster, Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte
Retro poster for Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte, character from HMS Pinafore. 1960s

Title page of score sheet for the opera Tosca by Puccini, c. 1910 (colour litho)
CHY277819 Title page of score sheet for the opera Tosca by Puccini, c.1910 (colour litho) by Metlicovitz, Leopoldo (1868-1944); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

Gioachino Antonio Rossini, Italian composer
Gioachino Antonio Rossini (1792-1868), Italian composer, best known for his operas

ADELINA PATTI 1843-1919
ADELINA PATTI American operatic soprano born in Madrid of Italian parentage. Sang roles in operas of Bellini, Rossini and Gounod

Scene from the opera, Madame Butterfly, by Giacomo Puccini
The lead character, Cio-Cio San (Madame Butterfly) in Puccinis opera in three acts. Date: c.1910

Opera Quadrilles 19C
Solos and duets from four operas: Lucrezia Borgia and Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti), Norma and La Sonnambula (Bellini)

Retro poster, Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte
Retro poster for Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte, character from HMS Pinafore. 1960s

Opera Square with Ibrahim Pasha statue in Cairo, Egypt
Opera Square with Ibrahim Pasha statue and the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo, Egypt. Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt was the second ruler of the Khedivate instituted by the Muhammad Ali dynasty

Design for Gilbert and Sullivan, A Dream of Patience
Design by Alice Mary Havers for Gilbert and Sullivan, Savoy Operas, A Dream of Patience. circa 1880s

The O Mara Opera Company
Promotional postcard for the O Mara Opera Company. Joseph O Mara (1864-1927) was an Irish opera singer, who ran his own company between 1912 and 1926

Giacomo Puccini (1858 -1924) Italian composer of operas. Poster for Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly)
529078 Giacomo Puccini (1858 -1924) Italian composer of operas. Poster for Madama Butterfly (Madame Butterfly) an opera in three acts, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa

Norma, opera by Vincenzo Bellini, sheet music cover (colour litho)
7149592 Norma, opera by Vincenzo Bellini, sheet music cover (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norma, opera by Vincenzo Bellini)

Scene from the opera, Madame Butterfly, by Giacomo Puccini: Cio Cio Sans uncle, the Bonze, interrupts her marriage ceremony to Lieutenant Colonel F. B

Scene from the opera, Aida, by Giuseppe Verdi Date: c.1910

Mme Adelina Patti
ADELINA PATTI American operatic soprano born in Madrid of Italian parentage. Sang roles in operas of Bellini, Rossini and Gounod

George Grossmith / 1895
GEORGE GROSSMITH (SNR) English actor, associated with the Gilbert & Sullivan operas

Opera Parsifal by Wagner, 1903 (poster)
GIA4769173 Opera Parsifal by Wagner, 1903 (poster) by Palanti, Giuseppe (1881-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster of Parsifal by Richard Wagner directed by G)

Claudio Monteverdis opera Orpheus (engraving)
7149743 Claudio Monteverdis opera Orpheus (engraving) by Italian School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian compser Claudio Monteverdis opera Orpheus)

Poster for "Madame Butterfly "and child with American flag
LSE4093280 Poster for " Madame Butterfly " and child with American flag, poster for the opera by Giacomo Puccini, n.d. deb. 20th S.Ricordi editore

Racial Type / Lady Tatters
LADY TATTERS We know nothing about this romantic light opera except for this splendid Hassall poster : looks as though it might be like My fair lady. Date: 1907

Ws GILBERT (1836-1911)
WILLIAM SCHWENCK GILBERT English playwright. Began collaboration with Arthur Sullivan (Gilbert writing the librettos, Sullivan the music) on highly popular comic operas

Meyerbeer / Efg Postcard
GIACOMO MEYERBEER German composer of Italian operas

Theaterloge / Theater Box (colour litho)
8666212 Theaterloge / Theater Box (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theaterloge)

Aida, by Verdi, 1879 (sketch)
8698381 Aida, by Verdi, 1879 (sketch) by Lacroix, Eugene (1858-1950); Bibliotheque-Musee de l'Opera Garnier, Paris, France; (add.info.: Music)

The Damnation of Faust, c.1900 (illustration)
8698469 The Damnation of Faust, c.1900 (illustration) by Fraipont, Gustave (1849-1923); (add.info.: Music. La damnation de Faust (The Damnation of Faust), opera by Hector Berlioz (1845)

Character of "The Barber of Seville", 19th century (engraving)
FGL5466008 Character of "The Barber of Seville", 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Character of "The Barber of Seville" (Il barbiere di Siviglia)

Lucienne Breva in Salammbo, 1892 (Illustration)
7422866 Lucienne Breva in Salammbo, 1892 (Illustration); (add.info.: Music. Classical music. Opera singer Lucienne Breva in: Salammbo, opera by Ernest Reyer, inspired by Gustave Flaubert's novel)

The Green, Room of the Opera (engraving)
8633124 The Green, Room of the Opera (engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Green, Room of the Opera)

The Grand Bal Masque at the Opera (engraving)
8633123 The Grand Bal Masque at the Opera (engraving) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Bal Masque at the Opera)

He takes her to the opera (colour litho)
8629521 He takes her to the opera (colour litho) by Ralph, Lester (1876 or 1877-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: He takes her to the opera. Loose small print.); © Look and Learn.

Siegfried and Brunnhilde in a scene from Gotterdammerung (chromolitho)
8635455 Siegfried and Brunnhilde in a scene from Gotterdammerung (chromolitho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sims Reeves, English opera singer (engraving)
8676588 Sims Reeves, English opera singer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sims Reeves (1821-1900), English opera singer

Ballett Und Oper / Ballet and Opera (colour litho)
8666186 Ballett Und Oper / Ballet and Opera (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballett Und Oper)

Jenny Lind - in Figlia del Reggimento Performed London 27 May 1847 at Her Majesty's Theatre with Lind and Lablache
3922144 Jenny Lind - in Figlia del Reggimento Performed London 27 May 1847 at Her Majesty's Theatre with Lind and Lablache; (add.info)

Music. Opera. Rienzi, opera by Richard Wagner (1842). Postcard, Austria, c.1910 (postcard)
3434042 Music. Opera. Rienzi, opera by Richard Wagner (1842). Postcard, Austria, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Opera. Rienzi, opera de Richard Wagner (1842). Coll. Part. Music. Opera

Music. Opera. Parsifal and the swan. Illustration for the opera by Richard Wagner: Parsifal (1862), Austria
3434041 Music. Opera. Parsifal and the swan. Illustration for the opera by Richard Wagner: Parsifal (1862), Austria, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Opera. Coll. Part. Music. Opera)

Music. Opera. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg), opera by Richard Wagner (1868)
3434038 Music. Opera. Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (The Mastersingers of Nuremberg), opera by Richard Wagner (1868). Illustration by Ferdinand Leeke, Germany, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Opera)

Brunehilde, from the Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790178 Brunehilde, from the Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Brunehilde, from the Valkyrie (Die Walkure) opera by RichardWagner (1856)); Photo © CCI.

Music. Italian composer Rossini. Painting by Ary Scheffer, France, 1843. Coll. Musee de la musique, Paris
3433733 Music. Italian composer Rossini. Painting by Ary Scheffer, France, 1843. Coll. Musee de la musique, Paris. (oil on canvas); (add.info.: Rossini. Coll. Musee de la musique, Paris. Music)

Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio, c.1900 (chromolithograph)
2636196 Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio, c.1900 (chromolithograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio)

Performance of the soprano Lidia (Lydia) Lipkowska as Manon Lescaut in the opera "Manon" by Jules Massenet
AIS5375454 Performance of the soprano Lidia (Lydia) Lipkowska as Manon Lescaut in the opera "Manon" by Jules Massenet (1842-1912), Cover of Comoedia illustre

Opera libretto of La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini. 1896 (print)
FAT4299928 Opera libretto of La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini. 1896 (print); (add.info.: Opera libretto of "La Boheme" by Giacomo Puccini. 1896.); Photo © Archivio Infatti.

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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.