Roberto, Though who gained my Love, Robert toi que J'aime
Sheet Music
19th century (printed and published)
19th century (printed and published)
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Music sheet cover for 'Roberto, Though who gained my Love, Robert toi que J'aime', from Giacomo Meyerbeer's opera Robert le diable, sung by Jenny Lind, published by Musical Bouquet, 19th century.
The Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind (1820-1887) first toured Britain in 1844 but came to London in 1847, making her debut at Her Majesty's Theatre, where she sang in Italian the role of Alice in Robert le diable before Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. This was followed by leading roles in La sonnambula and La fille du régiment and Lind's popularity was such that her portrait was reproduced on snuff boxes, matchboxes and pocket handkerchiefs, along with Jenny Lind soap, scent and candle snuffers.
The Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind (1820-1887) first toured Britain in 1844 but came to London in 1847, making her debut at Her Majesty's Theatre, where she sang in Italian the role of Alice in Robert le diable before Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. This was followed by leading roles in La sonnambula and La fille du régiment and Lind's popularity was such that her portrait was reproduced on snuff boxes, matchboxes and pocket handkerchiefs, along with Jenny Lind soap, scent and candle snuffers.
Object details
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| Title | Roberto, Though who gained my Love, Robert toi que J'aime (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph |
| Brief description | Music sheet cover for 'Roberto, Though who gained my Love, Robert toi que J'aime', composed by Giacomo Meyerbeer, sung by Jenny Lind, published by Musical Bouquet, 19th century |
| Physical description | Cover of the sheet music for 'Roberto, though who gained my love'. In the centre, there is a portrait of Jenny Lind. |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Summary | Music sheet cover for 'Roberto, Though who gained my Love, Robert toi que J'aime', from Giacomo Meyerbeer's opera Robert le diable, sung by Jenny Lind, published by Musical Bouquet, 19th century. The Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind (1820-1887) first toured Britain in 1844 but came to London in 1847, making her debut at Her Majesty's Theatre, where she sang in Italian the role of Alice in Robert le diable before Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. This was followed by leading roles in La sonnambula and La fille du régiment and Lind's popularity was such that her portrait was reproduced on snuff boxes, matchboxes and pocket handkerchiefs, along with Jenny Lind soap, scent and candle snuffers. |
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| Accession number | S.689-2012 |
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| Record created | August 1, 2012 |
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