Emma Albertazzi
Print
ca.1830 (printed)
ca.1830 (printed)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Engraving showing the english contralto singer, Emma Albertazzi (1814–1847), Harry Beard Collection.
Emma Albertazzi (born Emma Howson) was the daughter of Francis Howson, an English music professor. She made her debut in 1829 at Argyle Rooms, London and went on to perform at Her Majesty's Theatre in 1830 before travelling to Italy in 1831. It was whilst travelling in Italy that she met and married the Italian lawyer Albertazzi. She continued to perform at venues across Europe before returning to London in 1837-1839. Her last performances in London were when she appeared at the Princess's Theatre in London in October 1846 for the world premiere performances of Edward Loder's opera The Wilis, or The Night Dancers. Albertazzi performed the role of Giselle opposite Sara Flower (c.1820-1865) in the role of Bertha. The Wilis ran for 21 performances, with Albertazzi's final performance on 7 January 1847.
Emma Albertazzi (born Emma Howson) was the daughter of Francis Howson, an English music professor. She made her debut in 1829 at Argyle Rooms, London and went on to perform at Her Majesty's Theatre in 1830 before travelling to Italy in 1831. It was whilst travelling in Italy that she met and married the Italian lawyer Albertazzi. She continued to perform at venues across Europe before returning to London in 1837-1839. Her last performances in London were when she appeared at the Princess's Theatre in London in October 1846 for the world premiere performances of Edward Loder's opera The Wilis, or The Night Dancers. Albertazzi performed the role of Giselle opposite Sara Flower (c.1820-1865) in the role of Bertha. The Wilis ran for 21 performances, with Albertazzi's final performance on 7 January 1847.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Emma Albertazzi (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, printed ink on paper. |
| Brief description | Engraving showing the english contralto singer, Emma Albertazzi (1814–1847), Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Engraving showing the english contralto singer, Emma Albertazzi (1814–1847), Harry Beard Collection |
| Dimensions |
|
| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Engraving showing the english contralto singer, Emma Albertazzi (1814–1847), Harry Beard Collection. Emma Albertazzi (born Emma Howson) was the daughter of Francis Howson, an English music professor. She made her debut in 1829 at Argyle Rooms, London and went on to perform at Her Majesty's Theatre in 1830 before travelling to Italy in 1831. It was whilst travelling in Italy that she met and married the Italian lawyer Albertazzi. She continued to perform at venues across Europe before returning to London in 1837-1839. Her last performances in London were when she appeared at the Princess's Theatre in London in October 1846 for the world premiere performances of Edward Loder's opera The Wilis, or The Night Dancers. Albertazzi performed the role of Giselle opposite Sara Flower (c.1820-1865) in the role of Bertha. The Wilis ran for 21 performances, with Albertazzi's final performance on 7 January 1847. |
| Other number | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.135-2014 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | February 6, 2014 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
