Faust ~ Metropolitan Opera House opening ~ Christine Nilsson
The performance of Charles Gounod’s opera ‘Faust’ that opened the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on 22nd Oct 1883 with Christine Nilsson in the role of ‘Marguerite’.
The first night programme and an albumen photo [cabinet card] by Mora, 707 Broadway dating from 1883 of Christine Nilsson as Marguerite.
Christine Nilsson born Sweden 20th August, 1843 died Sweden 20th November 1921.
She made her debut during 1864 and was what would be called now days – a mega star.
While she did not make any records there are numerous photos to attest to the fact that she possessed great charm and beauty.
[see the Christine Nilsson set for more info, including the ship]
See the group - Christine Nilsson ~ soprano: at
www.flickr.com/groups/1693971@N23/
Faust ~ Metropolitan Opera House opening ~ Christine Nilsson
The performance of Charles Gounod’s opera ‘Faust’ that opened the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on 22nd Oct 1883 with Christine Nilsson in the role of ‘Marguerite’.
The first night programme and an albumen photo [cabinet card] by Mora, 707 Broadway dating from 1883 of Christine Nilsson as Marguerite.
Christine Nilsson born Sweden 20th August, 1843 died Sweden 20th November 1921.
She made her debut during 1864 and was what would be called now days – a mega star.
While she did not make any records there are numerous photos to attest to the fact that she possessed great charm and beauty.
[see the Christine Nilsson set for more info, including the ship]
See the group - Christine Nilsson ~ soprano: at
www.flickr.com/groups/1693971@N23/