Opera's Golden Age In Postcards

Eduard Lichtenstein 1889 - 1953 German Tenor Studied at the Stern'sches Conservatory Berlin with Rothmühl. Debut in 1908 at the Municipal Theatre in Hamburg as Georg in ‘’Waffenschmied’’ Lortzing. In 1912 he appeared in Hamburg in the premiere of F. Busoni’s opera ‘’Die Brautwahl’’. He remained till 1915 in Hamburg, Singing David in ‘’Meistersinger’’ which he also sang in 1910 at the Covent Garden in London. In 1910 further studied with Jean de Reszke in Paris. He appeared at the Gura-Sommeroper and was engaged in 1915 by the Berlin Städtische Oper. Here in 1917 he sang in operetta ‘’Der Feldprediger’’ Millöcker with such a great success that impresario Haller engaged him in his operetta performances at Berlin. In 1933 he had to leave as a Jew Germany. He emigrated to Holland and became a singing teacher at the Amsterdam Conservatoire. He undertook successful concert tours at Holland, Belgium and in Switzerland.

Eduard Lichtenstein 1889 - 1953 German Tenor Studied at the Stern'sches Conservatory Berlin with Rothmühl. Debut in 1908 at the Municipal Theatre in Hamburg as Georg in ‘’Waffenschmied’’ Lortzing. In 1912 he appeared in Hamburg in the premiere of F. Busoni’s opera ‘’Die Brautwahl’’. He remained till 1915 in Hamburg, Singing David in ‘’Meistersinger’’ which he also sang in 1910 at the Covent Garden in London. In 1910 further studied with Jean de Reszke in Paris. He appeared at the Gura-Sommeroper and was engaged in 1915 by the Berlin Städtische Oper. Here in 1917 he sang in operetta ‘’Der Feldprediger’’ Millöcker with such a great success that impresario Haller engaged him in his operetta performances at Berlin. In 1933 he had to leave as a Jew Germany. He emigrated to Holland and became a singing teacher at the Amsterdam Conservatoire. He undertook successful concert tours at Holland, Belgium and in Switzerland.

as Veit "Undine" Lortzing Eduard Lichtenstein 1889 - 1953 German Tenor Studied at the Stern'sches Conservatory Berlin with Rothmühl. Debut in 1908 at the Municipal Theatre in Hamburg as Georg in ‘’Waffenschmied’’ Lortzing. In 1912 he appeared in Hamburg in the premiere of F. Busoni’s opera ‘’Die Brautwahl’’. He remained till 1915 in Hamburg, Singing David in ‘’Meistersinger’’ which he also sang in 1910 at the Covent Garden in London. In 1910 further studied with Jean de Reszke in Paris. He appeared at the Gura-Sommeroper and was engaged in 1915 by the Berlin Städtische Oper. Here in 1917 he sang in operetta ‘’Der Feldprediger’’ Millöcker with such a great success that impresario Haller engaged him in his operetta performances at Berlin. In 1933 he had to leave as a Jew Germany. He emigrated to Holland and became a singing teacher at the Amsterdam Conservatoire. He undertook successful concert tours at Holland, Belgium and in Switzerland.

as Basilio " Marriage of Figaro" Mozart Eduard Lichtenstein 1889 - 1953 German Tenor Studied at the Stern'sches Conservatory Berlin with Rothmühl. Debut in 1908 at the Municipal Theatre in Hamburg as Georg in ‘’Waffenschmied’’ Lortzing. In 1912 he appeared in Hamburg in the premiere of F. Busoni’s opera ‘’Die Brautwahl’’. He remained till 1915 in Hamburg, Singing David in ‘’Meistersinger’’ which he also sang in 1910 at the Covent Garden in London. In 1910 further studied with Jean de Reszke in Paris. He appeared at the Gura-Sommeroper and was engaged in 1915 by the Berlin Städtische Oper. Here in 1917 he sang in operetta ‘’Der Feldprediger’’ Millöcker with such a great success that impresario Haller engaged him in his operetta performances at Berlin. In 1933 he had to leave as a Jew Germany. He emigrated to Holland and became a singing teacher at the Amsterdam Conservatoire. He undertook successful concert tours at Holland, Belgium and in Switzerland.

as David "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg" Wagner Eduard Lichtenstein 1889 - 1953 German Tenor Studied at the Stern'sches Conservatory Berlin with Rothmühl. Debut in 1908 at the Municipal Theatre in Hamburg as Georg in ‘’Waffenschmied’’ Lortzing. In 1912 he appeared in Hamburg in the premiere of F. Busoni’s opera ‘’Die Brautwahl’’. He remained till 1915 in Hamburg, Singing David in ‘’Meistersinger’’ which he also sang in 1910 at the Covent Garden in London. In 1910 further studied with Jean de Reszke in Paris. He appeared at the Gura-Sommeroper and was engaged in 1915 by the Berlin Städtische Oper. Here in 1917 he sang in operetta ‘’Der Feldprediger’’ Millöcker with such a great success that impresario Haller engaged him in his operetta performances at Berlin. In 1933 he had to leave as a Jew Germany. He emigrated to Holland and became a singing teacher at the Amsterdam Conservatoire. He undertook successful concert tours at Holland, Belgium and in Switzerland.

as Georg "Waffenschmied" Lortzing Eduard Lichtenstein 1889 - 1953 German Tenor Studied at the Stern'sches Conservatory Berlin with Rothmühl. Debut in 1908 at the Municipal Theatre in Hamburg as Georg in ‘’Waffenschmied’’ Lortzing. In 1912 he appeared in Hamburg in the premiere of F. Busoni’s opera ‘’Die Brautwahl’’. He remained till 1915 in Hamburg, Singing David in ‘’Meistersinger’’ which he also sang in 1910 at the Covent Garden in London. In 1910 further studied with Jean de Reszke in Paris. He appeared at the Gura-Sommeroper and was engaged in 1915 by the Berlin Städtische Oper. Here in 1917 he sang in operetta ‘’Der Feldprediger’’ Millöcker with such a great success that impresario Haller engaged him in his operetta performances at Berlin. In 1933 he had to leave as a Jew Germany. He emigrated to Holland and became a singing teacher at the Amsterdam Conservatoire. He undertook successful concert tours at Holland, Belgium and in Switzerland.

as Tonio " La fille du régiment" Donizetti Eduard Lichtenstein 1889 - 1953 German Tenor Studied at the Stern'sches Conservatory Berlin with Rothmühl. Debut in 1908 at the Municipal Theatre in Hamburg as Georg in ‘’Waffenschmied’’ Lortzing. In 1912 he appeared in Hamburg in the premiere of F. Busoni’s opera ‘’Die Brautwahl’’. He remained till 1915 in Hamburg, Singing David in ‘’Meistersinger’’ which he also sang in 1910 at the Covent Garden in London. In 1910 further studied with Jean de Reszke in Paris. He appeared at the Gura-Sommeroper and was engaged in 1915 by the Berlin Städtische Oper. Here in 1917 he sang in operetta ‘’Der Feldprediger’’ Millöcker with such a great success that impresario Haller engaged him in his operetta performances at Berlin. In 1933 he had to leave as a Jew Germany. He emigrated to Holland and became a singing teacher at the Amsterdam Conservatoire. He undertook successful concert tours at Holland, Belgium and in Switzerland.

as Georg "Waffenschmied" Lortzing Eduard Lichtenstein 1889 - 1953 German Tenor Studied at the Stern'sches Conservatory Berlin with Rothmühl. Debut in 1908 at the Municipal Theatre in Hamburg as Georg in ‘’Waffenschmied’’ Lortzing. In 1912 he appeared in Hamburg in the premiere of F. Busoni’s opera ‘’Die Brautwahl’’. He remained till 1915 in Hamburg, Singing David in ‘’Meistersinger’’ which he also sang in 1910 at the Covent Garden in London. In 1910 further studied with Jean de Reszke in Paris. He appeared at the Gura-Sommeroper and was engaged in 1915 by the Berlin Städtische Oper. Here in 1917 he sang in operetta ‘’Der Feldprediger’’ Millöcker with such a great success that impresario Haller engaged him in his operetta performances at Berlin. In 1933 he had to leave as a Jew Germany. He emigrated to Holland and became a singing teacher at the Amsterdam Conservatoire. He undertook successful concert tours at Holland, Belgium and in Switzerland.

as Tonio " La fille du régiment" Donizetti Eduard Lichtenstein 1889 - 1953 German Tenor Studied at the Stern'sches Conservatory Berlin with Rothmühl. Debut in 1908 at the Municipal Theatre in Hamburg as Georg in ‘’Waffenschmied’’ Lortzing. In 1912 he appeared in Hamburg in the premiere of F. Busoni’s opera ‘’Die Brautwahl’’. He remained till 1915 in Hamburg, Singing David in ‘’Meistersinger’’ which he also sang in 1910 at the Covent Garden in London. In 1910 further studied with Jean de Reszke in Paris. He appeared at the Gura-Sommeroper and was engaged in 1915 by the Berlin Städtische Oper. Here in 1917 he sang in operetta ‘’Der Feldprediger’’ Millöcker with such a great success that impresario Haller engaged him in his operetta performances at Berlin. In 1933 he had to leave as a Jew Germany. He emigrated to Holland and became a singing teacher at the Amsterdam Conservatoire. He undertook successful concert tours at Holland, Belgium and in Switzerland.

as Barbarino in "Stradella" Flowtow Eduard Lichtenstein 1889 - 1953 German Tenor Studied at the Stern'sches Conservatory Berlin with Rothmühl. Debut in 1908 at the Municipal Theatre in Hamburg as Georg in ‘’Waffenschmied’’ Lortzing. In 1912 he appeared in Hamburg in the premiere of F. Busoni’s opera ‘’Die Brautwahl’’. He remained till 1915 in Hamburg, Singing David in ‘’Meistersinger’’ which he also sang in 1910 at the Covent Garden in London. In 1910 further studied with Jean de Reszke in Paris. He appeared at the Gura-Sommeroper and was engaged in 1915 by the Berlin Städtische Oper. Here in 1917 he sang in operetta ‘’Der Feldprediger’’ Millöcker with such a great success that impresario Haller engaged him in his operetta performances at Berlin. In 1933 he had to leave as a Jew Germany. He emigrated to Holland and became a singing teacher at the Amsterdam Conservatoire. He undertook successful concert tours at Holland, Belgium and in Switzerland.

as Bartel in "Versiegelt" Blech Eduard Lichtenstein 1889 - 1953 German Tenor Studied at the Stern'sches Conservatory Berlin with Rothmühl. Debut in 1908 at the Municipal Theatre in Hamburg as Georg in ‘’Waffenschmied’’ Lortzing. In 1912 he appeared in Hamburg in the premiere of F. Busoni’s opera ‘’Die Brautwahl’’. He remained till 1915 in Hamburg, Singing David in ‘’Meistersinger’’ which he also sang in 1910 at the Covent Garden in London. In 1910 further studied with Jean de Reszke in Paris. He appeared at the Gura-Sommeroper and was engaged in 1915 by the Berlin Städtische Oper. Here in 1917 he sang in operetta ‘’Der Feldprediger’’ Millöcker with such a great success that impresario Haller engaged him in his operetta performances at Berlin. In 1933 he had to leave as a Jew Germany. He emigrated to Holland and became a singing teacher at the Amsterdam Conservatoire. He undertook successful concert tours at Holland, Belgium and in Switzerland.

as Barbarino in "Stradella" Flowtow Eduard Lichtenstein 1889 - 1953 German Tenor Studied at the Stern'sches Conservatory Berlin with Rothmühl. Debut in 1908 at the Municipal Theatre in Hamburg as Georg in ‘’Waffenschmied’’ Lortzing. In 1912 he appeared in Hamburg in the premiere of F. Busoni’s opera ‘’Die Brautwahl’’. He remained till 1915 in Hamburg, Singing David in ‘’Meistersinger’’ which he also sang in 1910 at the Covent Garden in London. In 1910 further studied with Jean de Reszke in Paris. He appeared at the Gura-Sommeroper and was engaged in 1915 by the Berlin Städtische Oper. Here in 1917 he sang in operetta ‘’Der Feldprediger’’ Millöcker with such a great success that impresario Haller engaged him in his operetta performances at Berlin. In 1933 he had to leave as a Jew Germany. He emigrated to Holland and became a singing teacher at the Amsterdam Conservatoire. He undertook successful concert tours at Holland, Belgium and in Switzerland.

Otakar Mařák 1872 – 1939 Czech Tenor Debut in the title role of Charles Gounod's opera Faust on 1 February 1899 in Brno.In the same year he was engaged by the National Theatre in Prague. From 1901, he performed abroad. He was a regular member of the National Theatre between 1899–1901 and again in 1903–1907. In 1907 he left for Paris, where he continued to school his voice then in 1908–1918 performed at London's Covent Garden and Berlin's Komische Oper. Following World War I, Mařák became an American citizen and went on to teach in the country between 1934–1937.He especially excelled in Smetana parts such as Jeník in The Bartered Bride, Dalibor, Ladislav Podhajský in The Two Widows, Lucas in The Kiss as well as in traditional world repertory which saw Mařák play Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, Massenet's Werther, Cavaradossi in Tosca and Alfred Germont in La Traviata. He often took on the role of Don José in Bizet's Carmen.

as David "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg" Wagner Hans Rudiger 1862-1937 German Tenor Studied in Berlin . He appeared in operetta and opera debut 1889 at Dusseldorf .1890 at the Mannheim court theater. Here he sang on 7 June 1896 in the premiere of the opera "The Corregidor" by Hugo Wolf the title hero. In 1903 he was engaged as the first Spieltenor to the Dresden Court Opera. On 1.10.1903 he participated in the premiere of the opera "Alpenkönig und Menschenfeind" by Leo Blech, on 9.12.1905 he sang in Dresden in the world premiere of the Richard Strauss opera "Salome" a small role, on 26.1.1912 the Valzacchi in the world premiere of the "Rosenkavaliers", 1913 in the "Coeur As" by Eduard Künneke. Until 1922 he belonged to the ensemble of this house and became very popular in Dresden

as Canio 'Pagliacci" Leoncavallo Otakar Mařák 1872 – 1939 Czech Tenor Debut in the title role of Charles Gounod's opera Faust on 1 February 1899 in Brno.In the same year he was engaged by the National Theatre in Prague. From 1901, he performed abroad. He was a regular member of the National Theatre between 1899–1901 and again in 1903–1907. In 1907 he left for Paris, where he continued to school his voice then in 1908–1918 performed at London's Covent Garden and Berlin's Komische Oper. Following World War I, Mařák became an American citizen and went on to teach in the country between 1934–1937.He especially excelled in Smetana parts such as Jeník in The Bartered Bride, Dalibor, Ladislav Podhajský in The Two Widows, Lucas in The Kiss as well as in traditional world repertory which saw Mařák play Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, Massenet's Werther, Cavaradossi in Tosca and Alfred Germont in La Traviata. He often took on the role of Don José in Bizet's Carmen.

Cecile Eyreams 1874-???? French Soprano Studied Paris Conservatoire . Debut in 1894 at Opera-Comique as Javotte in ''Manon'' of Massenet. She remained at Opera Comique until 1902 then at the Théâtre de la Monnaie of Brussels until 1910'. and appeared in several premieres. Sang in French provinces, 1918-20 seasons she appeared at the Grand Opéra of Paris as Siebel in ''Faust'', Stéphano in ''Roméo et Juliette'', Edvige in Rossini's ''Wilhelm Tell'' and Crobyle in ''Thaïs'' of Massenet.

Cecile Eyreams 1874-???? French Soprano Studied Paris Conservatoire . Debut in 1894 at Opera-Comique as Javotte in ''Manon'' of Massenet. She remained at Opera Comique until 1902 then at the Théâtre de la Monnaie of Brussels until 1910'. and appeared in several premieres. Sang in French provinces, 1918-20 seasons she appeared at the Grand Opéra of Paris as Siebel in ''Faust'', Stéphano in ''Roméo et Juliette'', Edvige in Rossini's ''Wilhelm Tell'' and Crobyle in ''Thaïs'' of Massenet.

Mario Gilion 1870 – 1914 Italian tenor He came from the South of France. He made his debut in 1901 (?) at the Teatro Sociale of Monza as Vasco da Gama in Meyerbeer’s ‘’L’africana’’. Still in the same 1901 he had big success in Modena as Raoul in ‘’Gli Ugonotti’’ and as Arnoldo in Rossini’s ‘’Guglielmo Tell’’, his both star roles. In 1901 he guested at the Royal Opera of Budapest, then at the opera houses of Venice, Genoa and Turin. Other appearances - In 1904 he appeared in Bucharest, in 1905 at the Teatro Real in Madrid, in Odessa, together with Mattia Battistini he created sensation at the Opera House of Warsaw in ‘’Guglielmo Tell''. In 1907 he sang at the Teatro Politeama in Buenos Aires, in 1910 at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice and in 1911 at the Teatro San Carlo in Napoli. From 1910 to 1911 he appeared as a heroic tenor at the Paris Grand Opera again as Arnoldo in ‘’Guglielmo Tell’’ of Rossini and as Radames in ‘’Aida’’. (forgottenoperasingers)