ALBANI (Dame Emma, 1852-1930, Canadian Operatic Soprano)

Autograph Letter Signed ”E. A. Gye” to ‘Dear Mrs Jeune’ saying that if “all is well I shall be very pleased to come to tea with you on Monday next and my sister will come with me. My boy is better, but very slowly gaining strength - and it makes me a little anxious. I shall be very pleased to meet Lady Carnarvon...”, 2 sides 8vo., 16 The Boltons, South Kensington, 15th May

Albani was a Canadian-British operatic first coloratura soprano then spinto soprano and dramatic soprano of the 19th century and early 20th century, and the first Canadian singer to become an international star. Her repertoire focused on the operas of Mozart, Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini and Wagner. She performed across Europe and North America.

Item Date:  1885

Stock No:  42883      £125

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