Opera's Golden Age In Postcards

Antonia Dolores (Antoinette Trebelli-Bettini) 1866-???? French Soprano Daughter of Zelia Trebelli-Bettini (1836-1892) . She gave concerts and toured Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA , England , South Africa , Russia and Germany

as Almaviva ' The Barber of Seville" Leon David 1867-1962 French Tenor Studied in Nantes and in Paris, Début in February 1892 at Monte Carlo as Euxenos in ‘’Gyptis’Desjoyeaux'’ . In 1892 at the Opéra-Comique, Paris, as Lopas in ‘’Les Troyens’’. Between 1900 and 1907 he sang at the Théâtre de la Monnaie, Brussels His roles included Almaviva, George Brown (‘’La dame blanche’’), Gerald (‘’Lakmé’’), Des Grieux (‘’Manon’’), Wilhelm Meister (‘’Mignon’’), Nadir, Vincent (‘’Mireille’’), Werther and Don José. , Belmonte and Dimitri in Franco Alfano's ‘’Risurrezione’’. In 1913 he created Paco in Manuel de Falla's ‘’La vida breve’’ at Nice . Retired 1920 Opéra-Comique . Professor of singing the Paris Conservatoire from 1924 to 1937.

as Countess "Marrriage of Figaro" Annie Gura-Hummel 1884-1964 German Soprano Her career began with a commitment at the Stadttheater von Elberfeld (1906-07), after which she sang at the Hoftheater Schwerin (1907-10). Then she came to the Hamburg City Theater (opera house), where she debuted in 1909 as Micaela in "Carmen" and remained until 1910.he was 1913-16 at the Court Theater of Dessau, 1916-20 at the Opera House of Leipzig, 1920-22 at the Municipal Theater of Freiburg i. Br. Engaged. In 1911 she was a guest at the Covent Garden Opera London, where she created the goose-girl in the English premiere of Humperdinck's "King's Children"; she also sang the same part in 1912 in Amsterdam. In 1913 she sang, again at the Covent Garden Opera, Annina in the British premiere of the "Rosenkavaliers," while Hermann Gura took over the role of Faninal and directed the performance. In 1917 she sang the title role at the Leipzig Opera House in the world premiere of the opera "Sappho" by Hugo Kaun. In the years 1920-27 Annie Gura-Hummel still performed during the direction of her husband Eugen Gura at the Finnish National Opera in Helsinki, including in 1921 as Isolde in "Tristan". H

as Jean "'Le jongleur de Notre Dame'' Massenet Leon Lafitte 1875-1938 French Tenor Studied Paris Conservatory .Debut 1898 Paris Grand Opera as David in ''Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg'' Wagner. 1900 he appeared at the Grand Opera Paris in the premiere 's of ''Lancelot'' Joncieres, 1901 in ''Astarte''r Leroux, 1902 ''Pagliacci'' Leoncavallo as Beppe. 1899 he went to the opera (Theatre de la Monnaie) in Brussels Here he appeared in 1906 in the premiere of Massnet's ''Le jongleur de Notre Dame'' as Jean 1905 ''Martylle'' Dupuis. He created the same part in 1906 at the Covent Garden, London.

as Carmen 'Carmen" Bizet Alice Cortez (Georgette Camille Marie louise Gortais) 1879-???? French Mezzo Debut 1902 as Mallika in "Lakme" Delibes at the Opera Comique , Roles included Gertrude "louise" , Carmen "Carmen" Javotte "Manon"

as Carmen 'Carmen" Bizet Alice Cortez (Georgette Camille Marie louise Gortais) 1879-???? French Mezzo Debut 1902 as Mallika in "Lakme" Delibes at the Opera Comique , Roles included Gertrude "louise" , Carmen "Carmen" Javotte "Manon

as Jean "'Le jongleur de Notre Dame'' Massenet Leon Lafitte 1875-1938 French Tenor Studied Paris Conservatory .Debut 1898 Paris Grand Opera as David in ''Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg'' Wagner. 1900 he appeared at the Grand Opera Paris in the premiere 's of ''Lancelot'' Joncieres, 1901 in ''Astarte''r Leroux, 1902 ''Pagliacci'' Leoncavallo as Beppe. 1899 he went to the opera (Theatre de la Monnaie) in Brussels Here he appeared in 1906 in the premiere of Massnet's ''Le jongleur de Notre Dame'' as Jean 1905 ''Martylle'' Dupuis. He created the same part in 1906 at the Covent Garden, London.

As Turiddu " Cavaleria Rusticana" Mascagni Charles Dalmorès 1871 – 1939 French tenor Took singing lessons in Paris. He made his operatic debut at the Théâtre des Arts in Rouen on October 6, 1899, in the heavy Wagnerian role of Siegfried. Following this, he spent six seasons with the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels and sang with success at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in 1904-1905 and 1909-1911. American debut took place in Charles Gounod's Faust, in which he appeared with New York's Manhattan Opera Company on December 7, 1906. He spent four years with the company, specializing in French roles. For American audiences, he created the roles of Julien in Gustave Charpentier's Louise and Jean Gaussin in Jules Massenet's Sapho. Another famous part that he sang was Pelleas in Claude Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande. He also appeared in numerous productions with the Philadelphia Opera Company between 1908-1910. In 1910 Dalmorès was engaged by the Chicago Grand Opera Company with whom he performed until 1914

as Seigfried "Die Gotterdammerung" Wagner Charles Dalmorès 1871 – 1939 French tenor Took singing lessons in Paris. He made his operatic debut at the Théâtre des Arts in Rouen on October 6, 1899, in the heavy Wagnerian role of Siegfried. Following this, he spent six seasons with the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels and sang with success at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in 1904-1905 and 1909-1911. American debut took place in Charles Gounod's Faust, in which he appeared with New York's Manhattan Opera Company on December 7, 1906. He spent four years with the company, specializing in French roles. For American audiences, he created the roles of Julien in Gustave Charpentier's Louise and Jean Gaussin in Jules Massenet's Sapho. Another famous part that he sang was Pelleas in Claude Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande. He also appeared in numerous productions with the Philadelphia Opera Company between 1908-1910. In 1910 Dalmorès was engaged by the Chicago Grand Opera Company with whom he performed until 1914

Charles Dalmorès 1871 – 1939 French tenor Took singing lessons in Paris. He made his operatic debut at the Théâtre des Arts in Rouen on October 6, 1899, in the heavy Wagnerian role of Siegfried. Following this, he spent six seasons with the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels and sang with success at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in 1904-1905 and 1909-1911. American debut took place in Charles Gounod's Faust, in which he appeared with New York's Manhattan Opera Company on December 7, 1906. He spent four years with the company, specializing in French roles. For American audiences, he created the roles of Julien in Gustave Charpentier's Louise and Jean Gaussin in Jules Massenet's Sapho. Another famous part that he sang was Pelleas in Claude Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande. He also appeared in numerous productions with the Philadelphia Opera Company between 1908-1910. In 1910 Dalmorès was engaged by the Chicago Grand Opera Company with whom he performed until 1914.

As Siegmund "Die Walkure" Wagner Charles Dalmorès 1871 – 1939 French tenor Took singing lessons in Paris. He made his operatic debut at the Théâtre des Arts in Rouen on October 6, 1899, in the heavy Wagnerian role of Siegfried. Following this, he spent six seasons with the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels and sang with success at London's Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in 1904-1905 and 1909-1911. American debut took place in Charles Gounod's Faust, in which he appeared with New York's Manhattan Opera Company on December 7, 1906. He spent four years with the company, specializing in French roles. For American audiences, he created the roles of Julien in Gustave Charpentier's Louise and Jean Gaussin in Jules Massenet's Sapho. Another famous part that he sang was Pelleas in Claude Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande. He also appeared in numerous productions with the Philadelphia Opera Company between 1908-1910. In 1910 Dalmorès was engaged by the Chicago Grand Opera Company with whom he performed until 1914

as Helene "Messidor" Bruneau CREATOR 19/2/1907 Paris Lucie Bertrand (Berthet) 1866 Belguim Soprano studied until 1892 at the Conservatoire National de Paris. She was immediately committed to the Paris Grand Opera, where she debuted in 1892 as Ophélie in 'Hamlet' by A.Thomas. ; on 02.19.1897 she performed at the Grand Opera in the world premiere of the opera 'Messidor' of A.Bruneau as Hélène with, in 1895 in the 'La Montagne noire' of Augusta Holmès. In the years of their engagement, she sang at the Grand Opera roles such as Juliette in 'Roméo et Juliette' by Gounod, the Marguerite in his' Faust ', the title role in' Thaïs' by Massenet, the Marguerite de Valois in Meyerbeer's "Huguenots' , the title roles in 'Gwendoline' and 'Briseis' of E.Chabrier (1899 in the Paris premiere of this opera), Gilda in 'Rigoletto', the Zerlina in Don Giovanni and the Elsa in 'Lohengrin'.

as Thais "Thais" Massenet Lucie Bertrand (Berthet) 1866 Belguim Soprano studied until 1892 at the Conservatoire National de Paris. She was immediately committed to the Paris Grand Opera, where she debuted in 1892 as Ophélie in 'Hamlet' by A.Thomas. ; on 02.19.1897 she performed at the Grand Opera in the world premiere of the opera 'Messidor' of A.Bruneau as Hélène with, in 1895 in the 'La Montagne noire' of Augusta Holmès. In the years of their engagement, she sang at the Grand Opera roles such as Juliette in 'Roméo et Juliette' by Gounod, the Marguerite in his' Faust ', the title role in' Thaïs' by Massenet, the Marguerite de Valois in Meyerbeer's "Huguenots' , the title roles in 'Gwendoline' and 'Briseis' of E.Chabrier (1899 in the Paris premiere of this opera), Gilda in 'Rigoletto', the Zerlina in Don Giovanni and the Elsa in 'Lohengrin'.

as Ophelia "Hamlet" Gounod Lucie Bertrand (Berthet) 1866 Belguim Soprano studied until 1892 at the Conservatoire National de Paris. She was immediately committed to the Paris Grand Opera, where she debuted in 1892 as Ophélie in 'Hamlet' by A.Thomas. ; on 02.19.1897 she performed at the Grand Opera in the world premiere of the opera 'Messidor' of A.Bruneau as Hélène with, in 1895 in the 'La Montagne noire' of Augusta Holmès. In the years of their engagement, she sang at the Grand Opera roles such as Juliette in 'Roméo et Juliette' by Gounod, the Marguerite in his' Faust ', the title role in' Thaïs' by Massenet, the Marguerite de Valois in Meyerbeer's "Huguenots' , the title roles in 'Gwendoline' and 'Briseis' of E.Chabrier (1899 in the Paris premiere of this opera), Gilda in 'Rigoletto', the Zerlina in Don Giovanni and the Elsa in 'Lohengrin'.

as Amneris "Aida" Verdi Jane Margyl 1874-1907 French Mezzo She performed at the Folies-Bergère in 1897 and debuted at the Opéra-Comique in Paris next to Emma Calvé in 1902. She debuted on 22 May 1905 at the Opera in Paris as Delilah in "Samson et Dalila" by Saint-Saëns. In 1906 she performed the parts of Amneris (in "Aida") and Fricka (in "Die Walküre) at the same house

MARGUERITE CARRERE-XANROF (Marie Héloïse SOUVIROU-CARRÈRE) (Bordeaux, 13 September 1867-1952). French Soprano Debut June 24, 1892 in FAUST (Marguerite). Sang LES HUGUENOTS (the Queen, 1892, Urbain, 1897), LA JUIVE (Eudokia, 1892), ROBERT LE DIABLE (Isabelle, 1892), the Prophet (Berthe, 1892), ROMEO and Juliet (Juliet, 1893; Stefano, 1901), die WALKÜRE (Sieglinde, 1894; Helmwigue, 1895), TANNHÄUSER (Venus, 1895), DON JUAN (Zerline, 1897), MESSIDOR (Helen, 1897), BRISEIS (Briseis, 1899), JOSEPH (Benjamin, 1899), THAIS (Thais, 1901), ASTARTE (Iole, 1901). Participated in the premiere of die WALKÜRE (Guerhilde

as Amneris "Aida" Verdi Jane Margyl 1874-1907 French Mezzo She performed at the Folies-Bergère in 1897 and debuted at the Opéra-Comique in Paris next to Emma Calvé in 1902. She debuted on 22 May 1905 at the Opera in Paris as Delilah in "Samson et Dalila" by Saint-Saëns. In 1906 she performed the parts of Amneris (in "Aida") and Fricka (in "Die Walküre) at the same house

as Faust "Faust" by Gounod Arvid Fredrik Ödmann , 1850 - 1914 Swedish tenor 1871 studied at the Royal Stora Teatern in Stockholm. with Fritz Arlberg , Julius Günther and Ivar Christian Hallström and Masset . Debut 1873 as Tamino "magic Flute" . After 1911 was mainly employed at the Stockholm Opera . Only between 1887 and 1889 he was at the Royal Opera in Copenhagen . Roles included Carmen (José),Othello (Othello),La Traviata (Alfredo) ,Aida (Radames), Faust (Faust) , Don Pasquale (Ernesto),Lakmé (Gerald),Wilhelm Tell (Arnold) ,La Gioconda (Enzo)and Lohengrin