Malibran, Maria. (1808-1836); Schröder-Devrient, Wilhelmine. (1804-1860). Original Broadside from English premieres of "Sonnambula" and "Fidelio." . A very rare original 1833 Theatre Royal, Drury Lane broadside from the first performances in England of Beethoven's "Fidelio" and Bellini's "Sonnambula." The program features two of the greatest singers in history in the roles most closely associate with them and records a truly remarkable week in in opera history! A second broadside is included from the previous week, advertising various plays and dances and noting "The Public is respectfully informed, that in order to afford every opportunity for night rehearsals of The New Gand Opera of The Sonnambula, this Theatre will be Closed on Monday and Tuesday Evenings." 21 X 33 cm. Toned and unfortunately heavily chipped around edges, with significant losses at top. Priced according to condition, but nevertheless, a great rarity.
Contralto/soprano, Maria Malibran, was creator of Donizetti's Maria Stuarda and works by Bellini and Mendelssohn and was one of the most celebrated singers in history, whose early death at the age of 28 contributed to her status as a figure of legend!
"All accounts agree on the dramatic powers of ‘The Queen of Tears’, as Schröder-Devrient was dubbed when observed actually to be weeping on stage. In an age when few singers matched their vocal prowess with equal dramatic skill, she impressed audiences especially with her interpretation of Leonore. In this role, Moscheles preferred her to Malibran, and many reports give details of the dramatic effect of her performance. Beethoven, who had rehearsed her, thanked her personally, and promised to write an opera for her." (John Warrack, Grove Online)
Contralto/soprano, Maria Malibran, was creator of Donizetti's Maria Stuarda and works by Bellini and Mendelssohn and was one of the most celebrated singers in history, whose early death at the age of 28 contributed to her status as a figure of legend!
"All accounts agree on the dramatic powers of ‘The Queen of Tears’, as Schröder-Devrient was dubbed when observed actually to be weeping on stage. In an age when few singers matched their vocal prowess with equal dramatic skill, she impressed audiences especially with her interpretation of Leonore. In this role, Moscheles preferred her to Malibran, and many reports give details of the dramatic effect of her performance. Beethoven, who had rehearsed her, thanked her personally, and promised to write an opera for her." (John Warrack, Grove Online)
Malibran, Maria. (1808-1836); Schröder-Devrient, Wilhelmine. (1804-1860). Original Broadside from English premieres of "Sonnambula" and "Fidelio." . A very rare original 1833 Theatre Royal, Drury Lane broadside from the first performances in England of Beethoven's "Fidelio" and Bellini's "Sonnambula." The program features two of the greatest singers in history in the roles most closely associate with them and records a truly remarkable week in in opera history! A second broadside is included from the previous week, advertising various plays and dances and noting "The Public is respectfully informed, that in order to afford every opportunity for night rehearsals of The New Gand Opera of The Sonnambula, this Theatre will be Closed on Monday and Tuesday Evenings." 21 X 33 cm. Toned and unfortunately heavily chipped around edges, with significant losses at top. Priced according to condition, but nevertheless, a great rarity.
Contralto/soprano, Maria Malibran, was creator of Donizetti's Maria Stuarda and works by Bellini and Mendelssohn and was one of the most celebrated singers in history, whose early death at the age of 28 contributed to her status as a figure of legend!
"All accounts agree on the dramatic powers of ‘The Queen of Tears’, as Schröder-Devrient was dubbed when observed actually to be weeping on stage. In an age when few singers matched their vocal prowess with equal dramatic skill, she impressed audiences especially with her interpretation of Leonore. In this role, Moscheles preferred her to Malibran, and many reports give details of the dramatic effect of her performance. Beethoven, who had rehearsed her, thanked her personally, and promised to write an opera for her." (John Warrack, Grove Online)
Contralto/soprano, Maria Malibran, was creator of Donizetti's Maria Stuarda and works by Bellini and Mendelssohn and was one of the most celebrated singers in history, whose early death at the age of 28 contributed to her status as a figure of legend!
"All accounts agree on the dramatic powers of ‘The Queen of Tears’, as Schröder-Devrient was dubbed when observed actually to be weeping on stage. In an age when few singers matched their vocal prowess with equal dramatic skill, she impressed audiences especially with her interpretation of Leonore. In this role, Moscheles preferred her to Malibran, and many reports give details of the dramatic effect of her performance. Beethoven, who had rehearsed her, thanked her personally, and promised to write an opera for her." (John Warrack, Grove Online)