Music/Dance
SANTLEY
(Sir Charles, 1834-1922, English Baritone)
Fine signature with inscription
Yours faithfully and the date on a piece of notepaper, 1 sie 8vo., no place, 19th November
Item Date: 1873
Background
One of the highlights of his stage career occurred in 1870 when he led the cast in the first Wagner opera to be performed in London, The Flying Dutchman, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Santley retired from opera during the 1870s in order to concentrate on the lucrative concert circuit.
Stock No. 42363