Catalani, Angelica - Concert Playbill from 1811 Programs Special Sections Strauss 35 photographs

35 photographs

written note on cover

26 January 1965

Signed photo of the British bass (1898-1987)

Also included is a small newspaper clipping with a review of the concert

Catalani, Angelica - Concert Playbill from 1811 Programs Special Sections Strauss 35 photographsItalian soprano (1780 1849), one of the greatest singers of all times, with a voice covering nearly 3 octaves in range. Original playbill for a performance of "The Messiah", oratorio by Handel, at New Theatre Royal in Covent Garden, London in 1811. Framed together with an engraving showing Catalani at a young age, both items in excellent condition. Total frame size is 16. 5 x 13. 5 inches, concert playbill is 6 x 8. 25 inches (viewable size) and