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COATES
(John, 1865-1941, Actor and Singer)
Postcard photo by Elliot and Fry, signed and inscribed
“Yours sincerely”, showing him three quarters length, wearing a jacket and waistcoat with a black hat and his hand in his pocket, with an
Autograph Note Signed on the verso
“Thanking you very much for your kind congratulation...”, 5½” x 3½”, no place, no date, circa
Coates was a leading English tenor, who sang in opera and oratorio and on the concert platform. His repertoire ranged from Bach and Purcell to contemporary works, and embraced the major heldentenor roles in Richard Wagner's operas. For more than 40 years, with only a four-year interruption for military service during World War I, he overcame the limitations of a voice that was not naturally large by impressing listeners with his intense artistic expression, lively diction, musical versatility and memorable stage presence.
The firm of Elliott & Fry was founded in 1863 by Joseph John Elliott (1835-1903) and Clarence Edmund Fry (1840-1897), who opened their first premises at 55 Baker Street where they stayed at until 1886.
Item Date:
1903
Stock No:
42861
£95
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