Sontag, Henriette. (1806–1854. Portrait Engraving.
Attractive engraving of the important soprano. Ca. 1860. Handling creases and small stains to edges, else fine. 7.25 x 5.75 inches (22.5 x 13.5 cm).
The important opera star of the early 19th century Henriette Sontag sang in the premieres of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Missa Solemnis and in the first performance of Weber's Euryanthe. Cendrillon (Cinderella) in Nicolas Isouard's opera of the same name was one of the important roles given to her as a very young singer at the Prague National Theater.
Sontag, Henriette. (1806–1854. Portrait Engraving.
Attractive engraving of the important soprano. Ca. 1860. Handling creases and small stains to edges, else fine. 7.25 x 5.75 inches (22.5 x 13.5 cm).
The important opera star of the early 19th century Henriette Sontag sang in the premieres of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Missa Solemnis and in the first performance of Weber's Euryanthe. Cendrillon (Cinderella) in Nicolas Isouard's opera of the same name was one of the important roles given to her as a very young singer at the Prague National Theater.