Annotated opera score for Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, signed Nellie Armstrong, Paris, 22 April 1887
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Title
Annotated opera score for Lohengrin by Richard Wagner, signed Nellie Armstrong, Paris, 22 April 1887
Description
This opera score was inscribed prior to Melba’s adoption of her famous stage name in December 1887. A derivation honouring her native city of Melbourne, the name was selected to sound Italian and be easily remembered.
Despite her success as Elsa in Lohengrin, Melba’s voice was not suited to heavy Wagnerian operas. After her disastrous attempt at singing Brünnhilde in Siegfried in 1896, she stopped performing these roles.
Despite her success as Elsa in Lohengrin, Melba’s voice was not suited to heavy Wagnerian operas. After her disastrous attempt at singing Brünnhilde in Siegfried in 1896, she stopped performing these roles.
Source
Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne
Publisher
Grainger Museum
Date
22 April 1887
Rights
Arts Centre Melbourne
Identifier
Australian Performing Arts Collection, Arts Centre Melbourne
1981.024.001 | Gift of Pamela, Lady Vestey, 1981
1981.024.001 | Gift of Pamela, Lady Vestey, 1981