Emma Albani Collection

Famous opera singers, 1892 (litho)
6014304 Famous opera singers, 1892 (litho) by Calkin, Lance (1859-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous opera singers, 1892)

Punch cartoon: Emma Albani, Canadian opera singer (engraving)
6034888 Punch cartoon: Emma Albani, Canadian opera singer (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Emma Albani (1847-1930)

Madame Emma Albani (1852-1930)
864381 Madame Emma Albani (1852-1930) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Madame Emma Albani (1852-1930) Canadian opera singer, successful in leading cities of Europe and America

Madame Albani giving Toys to Sick Children at the Jenny Lind Infirmary, Norwich (engraving)
1061772 Madame Albani giving Toys to Sick Children at the Jenny Lind Infirmary, Norwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mademoiselle Albani, Royal Italian Opera (engraving)
1613699 Mademoiselle Albani, Royal Italian Opera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Albani, Royal Italian Opera)

Emma Albani, Canadian soprano (b / w photo)
2776653 Emma Albani, Canadian soprano (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emma Albani, Canadian soprano.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Madame Albani, Prima Donna (colour litho)
1622572 Madame Albani, Prima Donna (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Albani, Prima Donna)

The Handel Festival at the Crystal Palace (b / w photo)
1591699 The Handel Festival at the Crystal Palace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Handel Festival at the Crystal Palace)

Great Musicians - Plate XIV. 1895. Emma Albani (1847-1930), Sims Reeves (1821-1900), Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900), John Frederick Bridge (1844-1924), Felix-Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)

Mme. Albani. 1895. Emma Albani (1847-1930), Canadian opera soprano. From The Musical Educator, Volume V by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1895]

Dame Emma Albani (1847-1930) Canadian soprano, 1911
Dame Emma Albani (1847?1930) was a leading Canadian soprano, often refered to as Madame Albani. Taken from Wills Cigarette card, Musical Celebrities series, 1911

Dame Emma Albani (1852-1930), Canadian opera singer, c1890
Dame Emma Albani (1852-1930) Canadian opera singer; successful in leading cities of Europe and America. Born Marie Louise Lajeunesse. From photograph c1890

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Emma Albani was a renowned Canadian opera singer who captivated audiences with her mesmerizing performances. Born in 1852, she became one of the most famous sopranos of her time, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. Throughout her career, Emma Albani received numerous accolades and recognition for her exceptional talent. In 1892, a lithograph depicted this iconic figure among other famous opera singers, showcasing her prominence in the industry. A Punch cartoon from the same era immortalized Albani through an engraving that captured her elegance and grace on stage. Beyond her musical prowess, Madame it also had a compassionate side. An engraving showcased her generosity as she gave toys to sick children at the Jenny Lind Infirmary in Norwich. This act of kindness demonstrated not only her dedication to music but also to making a positive impact on society. Albani's fame extended beyond national borders; she performed at the Royal Italian Opera as Mademoiselle Albani and enchanted audiences worldwide with her powerful soprano voice. Her black-and-white photograph highlighted both beauty and talent while capturing a moment frozen in time. As years passed, Madame Albani continued to shine brightly in the world of opera. A color lithograph portrayed her as Prima Donna during one of her unforgettable performances at The Handel Festival held at Crystal Palace. Her presence illuminated every stage she graced. In 1895, Great Musicians featured Emma Albani on Plate XIV—a testament to how highly regarded she was within musical circles during that period. Another portrait from that year showcased Mme. Albani's timeless beauty and undeniable charisma. Even after decades in the spotlight, Dame Emma Albani remained an influential figure within classical music circles well into the early 20th century when another photograph captured this Canadian soprano's essence once again—her passion for singing evident even through still imagery.