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as Vladimir in "Dubrovsky" by Tchailovsky Vasily Sevastyanov 1875-1929 Russian Tenor Studied in Milan with Rossi and Vidal.He sang at Kharkov and Kiev from 1899-1900.From 1901 he was at the Bolshoi and guested at the Mariinsky for the 1910-11 season.He toured Russia,Eastern Siberia and Japan.In 1911 he was the stage manager at the National Opera St Petersburg and also worked at Lagreb, Ljublana and Bucharest.Roles included Werther ‘Werther” Massenet and Lenski ‘Eugene Onegin” Tchaikovsky.

as Lenski in "Eugene Onegin" by Tchaikovsky Vasily Sevastyanov 1875-1929 Russian Tenor Studied in Milan with Rossi and Vidal.He sang at Kharkov and Kiev from 1899-1900.From 1901 he was at the Bolshoi and guested at the Mariinsky for the 1910-11 season.He toured Russia,Eastern Siberia and Japan.In 1911 he was the stage manager at the National Opera St Petersburg and also worked at Lagreb, Ljublana and Bucharest.Roles included Werther ‘Werther” Massenet and Lenski ‘Eugene Onegin” Tchaikovsky.

as Lenski in "Eugene Onegin" by Tchaikovsky Vasily Sevastyanov 1875-1929 Russian Tenor Studied in Milan with Rossi and Vidal.He sang at Kharkov and Kiev from 1899-1900.From 1901 he was at the Bolshoi and guested at the Mariinsky for the 1910-11 season.He toured Russia,Eastern Siberia and Japan.In 1911 he was the stage manager at the National Opera St Petersburg and also worked at Lagreb, Ljublana and Bucharest.Roles included Werther ‘Werther” Massenet and Lenski ‘Eugene Onegin” Tchaikovsky.

as Andes in "La Catalane" by Le Borne CREATOR Palais Garnier 1907 LUCIEN MURATORE 1878-1954 French Tenor Studied at the Paris Music Conservatory, and made his operatic debut in 1902, at the Opéra-Comique opposite Emma Calve , creating the King in Reynaldo Hahn's La carmélite.Debut at La Monnaie in 1904, as Werther, and the following year at the Palais Garnier, as Renaud in Lully Created several Massenet operas such as Ariane and Bacchus, at the Opéra, and Roma, in Monte Carlo. He also took part in the creation of La Catalane by Le Borne, Monna Vanna by Henry Février, Déjanire by Camille Saint-Saëns, and Pénélope by Gabriel Fauré. He became principal French tenor with the Boston Opera Company, the Chicago Grand Opera Company (1913–1914), the Chicago Opera Association (1915–1921), and the Chicago Civic Opera (1922). He also appeared at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. Muratore retired from the stage in 1931. Returned to Paris and was made Director of Opera Comique

as Prince Igor in "Prince Igor" by Borodin Vladimir Kastorsky 1871-1949 Russian Bass Studied St Petersburg Conservatory and then joined a travelling opera troupe and toured Russia. In 1898 he joined the Mariinsky making his debut as Tzertza in “Rogneda” by Serov.He remained a principal at the Mariinsky for the rest of his career.He was appointed Professor of singing at the Leningrad Conservatory after the revolution Roles include the Miller ‘Rusalka” Dvorak, Gudal ‘The Demon” Rachmaninoff , Dosifey “Khovanschina” Mossorgsky and Sobinin ‘Ivan Susanin” Glinka,

Vladimir Kastorsky 1871-1949 Russian Bass Studied St Petersburg Conservatory and then joined a travelling opera troupe and toured Russia. In 1898 he joined the Mariinsky making his debut as Tzertza in “Rogneda” by Serov.He remained a principal at the Mariinsky for the rest of his career.He was appointed Professor of singing at the Leningrad Conservatory after the revolution Roles include the Miller ‘Rusalka” Dvorak, Gudal ‘The Demon” Rachmaninoff , Dosifey “Khovanschina” Mossorgsky and Sobinin ‘Ivan Susanin” Glinka,

as Siegfried in "Siegfried" by Wagner IVAN ERSHOV (Ivan Vasiliyevitch Yershov ) (November 8, 1867 – November 21, 1943) Russian Tenor Received singing lessons in Moscow. In 1888, Anton Rubinstein awarded him a scholarship to the Saint Petersburg Conservatory where he was assigned to the class of the distinguished teacher Stanislav Ivanovich Gabel . He studied, too, with Joseph Palacek .travelled to Italy the following year to complete his studies in Milan with Ernesto Rossi. While in Italy, he performed at Turin and at Reggio Emilia, appearing as Don Jose in Carmen and Canio in Pagliacci. He returned to Russia in 1894 and took up an engagement with the Kharkov Opera. Here he sang a variety of roles as diverse as Romeo in Roméo et Juliette, Arturo in I puritani, Samson in Samson and Delilah, Vladimir in Prince Igor and Ernani in Ernani His debut as a Mariinsky came in the title role of Faust in January 1895.He would appear regularly at the Mariinsky in a wide spectrum of operatic works, including Peter Tchaikovsky's masterpiece Eugene Onegin, in which he sang the part of Lenski. He also sang the title roles in Tannhäuser and Lohengrin and appeared as Faust in Mefistofele. The part of Roland in Esclarmonde was added in 1897 to his repertoire. In 1900, he appeared as Tristan in Tristan und Isolde and Raoul in Les Huguenots. He sang the title role in Otello the next year, and that of Siegfried in Siegfried in 1902. He appeared, too, as Radames in Aida and Paolo in Francesca da Rimini in 1904. Other roles which he undertook included John of Leyden, Florestan, Grishka Kuterma, Sobinin, Tsar Berendey, Sadko, Finn, Mikhailo Tucha, Orest, Gvidan and Golitsyn. He also gave concerts featuring vocal music by Tchaikovsky, Modest Mussorgsky, J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, Robert Schumann, Hector Berlioz and other prominent composers.

IVAN ERSHOV (Ivan Vasiliyevitch Yershov ) (November 8, 1867 – November 21, 1943) Russian Tenor Received singing lessons in Moscow. In 1888, Anton Rubinstein awarded him a scholarship to the Saint Petersburg Conservatory where he was assigned to the class of the distinguished teacher Stanislav Ivanovich Gabel . He studied, too, with Joseph Palacek .travelled to Italy the following year to complete his studies in Milan with Ernesto Rossi. While in Italy, he performed at Turin and at Reggio Emilia, appearing as Don Jose in Carmen and Canio in Pagliacci. He returned to Russia in 1894 and took up an engagement with the Kharkov Opera. Here he sang a variety of roles as diverse as Romeo in Roméo et Juliette, Arturo in I puritani, Samson in Samson and Delilah, Vladimir in Prince Igor and Ernani in Ernani His debut as a Mariinsky came in the title role of Faust in January 1895.He would appear regularly at the Mariinsky in a wide spectrum of operatic works, including Peter Tchaikovsky's masterpiece Eugene Onegin, in which he sang the part of Lenski. He also sang the title roles in Tannhäuser and Lohengrin and appeared as Faust in Mefistofele. The part of Roland in Esclarmonde was added in 1897 to his repertoire. In 1900, he appeared as Tristan in Tristan und Isolde and Raoul in Les Huguenots. He sang the title role in Otello the next year, and that of Siegfried in Siegfried in 1902. He appeared, too, as Radames in Aida and Paolo in Francesca da Rimini in 1904. Other roles which he undertook included John of Leyden, Florestan, Grishka Kuterma, Sobinin, Tsar Berendey, Sadko, Finn, Mikhailo Tucha, Orest, Gvidan and Golitsyn. He also gave concerts featuring vocal music by Tchaikovsky, Modest Mussorgsky, J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, Robert Schumann, Hector Berlioz and other prominent composers.

as Tannhauser in "Tannhauser" by Wagner IVAN ERSHOV (Ivan Vasiliyevitch Yershov ) (November 8, 1867 – November 21, 1943) Russian Tenor Received singing lessons in Moscow. In 1888, Anton Rubinstein awarded him a scholarship to the Saint Petersburg Conservatory where he was assigned to the class of the distinguished teacher Stanislav Ivanovich Gabel . He studied, too, with Joseph Palacek .travelled to Italy the following year to complete his studies in Milan with Ernesto Rossi. While in Italy, he performed at Turin and at Reggio Emilia, appearing as Don Jose in Carmen and Canio in Pagliacci. He returned to Russia in 1894 and took up an engagement with the Kharkov Opera. Here he sang a variety of roles as diverse as Romeo in Roméo et Juliette, Arturo in I puritani, Samson in Samson and Delilah, Vladimir in Prince Igor and Ernani in Ernani His debut as a Mariinsky came in the title role of Faust in January 1895.He would appear regularly at the Mariinsky in a wide spectrum of operatic works, including Peter Tchaikovsky's masterpiece Eugene Onegin, in which he sang the part of Lenski. He also sang the title roles in Tannhäuser and Lohengrin and appeared as Faust in Mefistofele. The part of Roland in Esclarmonde was added in 1897 to his repertoire. In 1900, he appeared as Tristan in Tristan und Isolde and Raoul in Les Huguenots. He sang the title role in Otello the next year, and that of Siegfried in Siegfried in 1902. He appeared, too, as Radames in Aida and Paolo in Francesca da Rimini in 1904. Other roles which he undertook included John of Leyden, Florestan, Grishka Kuterma, Sobinin, Tsar Berendey, Sadko, Finn, Mikhailo Tucha, Orest, Gvidan and Golitsyn. He also gave concerts featuring vocal music by Tchaikovsky, Modest Mussorgsky, J.S. Bach, G.F. Handel, Robert Schumann, Hector Berlioz and other prominent composers.

Nina Friede 1859-19?? Russian Mezzo Soprano Studied St Petersburg Conservatory with Iretskay and in 1880 went to Vienna and studied with Marchesi.Debut as Pieretto in “Linda de Chamounix” by Donizetti at Florence in 1882. And also appeared at Liceo Barcelona.1884-1891 she was a principal at the Mariinsky , She sang in Warsaw , Monte carlo,Paris , St Petersburg , Odessa , She was also a popular concert artist.Her role include Amneris ‘Aida” Verdi , Lyubova “Mazzepa” Tchaikovsky,Spring ”Snegurochka” Rimsky Korsakoff , Pauline ‘Queen of Spades ‘Tchaikovsky and Khontchakovna ‘Prince Igor ‘ Borodin

Nina Friede 1859-19?? Russian Mezzo Soprano Studied St Petersburg Conservatory with Iretskay and in 1880 went to Vienna and studied with Marchesi.Debut as Pieretto in “Linda de Chamounix” by Donizetti at Florence in 1882. And also appeared at Liceo Barcelona.1884-1891 she was a principal at the Mariinsky , She sang in Warsaw , Monte carlo,Paris , St Petersburg , Odessa , She was also a popular concert artist.Her role include Amneris ‘Aida” Verdi , Lyubova “Mazzepa” Tchaikovsky,Spring ”Snegurochka” Rimsky Korsakoff , Pauline ‘Queen of Spades ‘Tchaikovsky and Khontchakovna ‘Prince Igor ‘ Borodin

as Germaine in "les Cloches de Cornville" by Plamquette Nina Koshetz 1891-1965 Russian Soprano Debut 1913 as Tatyana ‘EugeneOnegin” by Tchaikovsky with Zimin’s Opera Company and remained a principal for the rest of her Russian career until 1919.She toured the provinces as a soloist with Koussevitsky’s Orchestra.After the revolution she fled Russia and guested at Chicago opera singing mainly in Russian works , she sang in France , Argentina, USA ,Scandinavia and the Baltic States.She created Fata in “L’Amour de trios Oranges “ by Prkofiev at Chicago in 1921 . Her roles included Nedda ‘Pagliacci” Leoncavallo , Tamara ‘The Demon” Rubenstein,Rachel “La Juive” Halevy , Marina ‘Boris Godounov” Moussosky and Germaine “Les Clochesde de Cornville” Planquette

Nina Koshetz 1891-1965 Russian Soprano Debut 1913 as Tatyana ‘EugeneOnegin” by Tchaikovsky with Zimin’s Opera Company and remained a principal for the rest of her Russian career until 1919.She toured the provinces as a soloist with Koussevitsky’s Orchestra.After the revolution she fled Russia and guested at Chicago opera singing mainly in Russian works , she sang in France , Argentina, USA ,Scandinavia and the Baltic States.She created Fata in “L’Amour de trios Oranges “ by Prkofiev at Chicago in 1921 . Her roles included Nedda ‘Pagliacci” Leoncavallo , Tamara ‘The Demon” Rubenstein,Rachel “La Juive” Halevy , Marina ‘Boris Godounov” Moussosky and Germaine “Les Clochesde de Cornville” Planquette

LEONARD YAKOVLEV Russian Baritone 1858-1919 Heard by Tchaikovsky and recommended to the director of the Marinsky Theatre at St Petersburg . Debut at the Marinsky Theatre in 1887 as "Faust" . Created Yeletsky "Queen of Spades" and the Demon in Rubinsteins 'Demon". Important singer at the Marinsky until vocal problems forced his retirement

LEONARD YAKOVLEV Russian Baritone 1858-1919 Heard by Tchaikovsky and recommended to the director of the Marinsky Theatre at St Petersburg . Debut at the Marinsky Theatre in 1887 as "Faust" . Created Yeletsky "Queen of Spades" and the Demon in Rubinsteins 'Demon". Important singer at the Marinsky until vocal problems forced his retirement

as Leila In "Les pêcheurs de perles" by Bizet Lise Landouzy (Elise Besville} 1861 - 1943 French Soprano Debut 1889 at the Opéra-Comique in Paris as Rosina in ‘’Il Barbiere di Siviglia’’. She was a principal at the Monnaie. At the Opéra-Comique in 1894 she sang Nannetta in the French première of Verdi’s ‘’Falstaff’’ in presence of the composer. In 1901 she sang at the Opéra-Comique the role of the Clorinde in the premiere of the opera ‘’La fille de Tabarin’’ by Pierné; 1890 she sang in the premiere of Messager’s ‘’La Basoche’’. Since 1895 she guested regularly at the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels; she also appeared in Operas at Monte Carlo, Nice and in Aix-les-Bains

as Milio & Zaza In "Zaza" by Leoncavallo CREATORS Milan 1900 Edouardo Garbin 1865-1943 Italian Tenor Studied in Milan with Alberto Selva and Vittorio Orefice.Debut in 1891 at Vienza as Don Alvaro in “La Forza del Destino” by Verdi. Sang in Naples,Genoa,Warsaw,Paris,Madrid,Barcelona ,Lisbon ,London ,Berlin and Buenos Aries.Created the roles of Guevara in “Cristofo Colombo” by Franchetti at La Scala Milan 1892 , Fenton in “Falstaff” by Verdi at La Scala Milan 1893 and Milio in “Zaza” by Leoncavallo at Teatro Milan in 1900.He was married to soprano Adelina Stehle (1860-1945) .His last appearance was at La Scala in 1918 .Then taught singing in Milan.Roles included Cavadossi in “Tosca” by Puccini , Pinkerton in “Madama Butterfly” by Puccini,Rodolfo in “La Boheme” by Puccini, Des Grieux in “Manon Lescaut” by Puccini and Andrea Chenier in “Andrea Chenier” by Giordano Rosina Storchio 1876-1945 Italian Soprano Studied at the Milan Conservatory before making her operatic debut as Micaëla in “Carmen” by Bizet at Milan’s Teatro Dal Verme in 1892. Three years later, she debuted at Italy's most famous opera house, La Scala, Milan, performing in Sophie in “ Werther” by Massenet. Milan became her home base , Created Mimì in “ La Boheme “ by Leoncavallo 1897 , Zazà in “Zazà” by Leoncavallo 1900 , Stephana in “Siberia” by Giordano 1903, Cio-Cio San in “Madama Butterfly “by Puccini 1904 and Lodoletta in “Lodoletta” by Mascagni 1918.She also appeared during the pre-World War I period at theatres in other key Italian cities, including Rome and Venice. Sang in South America ,Paris, Spain and Moscow,. In 1921, by which time her voice was in marked decline, she sang in Chicago and New York City. Her final public performance was as Cio-Cio San in “Madama Butterfly “ by Puccini at Barcelona in 1923.

as Milio & Zaza In "Zaza" by Leoncavallo CREATORS Milan 1900 Edouardo Garbin 1865-1943 Italian Tenor Studied in Milan with Alberto Selva and Vittorio Orefice.Debut in 1891 at Vienza as Don Alvaro in “La Forza del Destino” by Verdi. Sang in Naples,Genoa,Warsaw,Paris,Madrid,Barcelona ,Lisbon ,London ,Berlin and Buenos Aries.Created the roles of Guevara in “Cristofo Colombo” by Franchetti at La Scala Milan 1892 , Fenton in “Falstaff” by Verdi at La Scala Milan 1893 and Milio in “Zaza” by Leoncavallo at Teatro Milan in 1900.He was married to soprano Adelina Stehle (1860-1945) .His last appearance was at La Scala in 1918 .Then taught singing in Milan.Roles included Cavadossi in “Tosca” by Puccini , Pinkerton in “Madama Butterfly” by Puccini,Rodolfo in “La Boheme” by Puccini, Des Grieux in “Manon Lescaut” by Puccini and Andrea Chenier in “Andrea Chenier” by Giordano Rosina Storchio 1876-1945 Italian Soprano Studied at the Milan Conservatory before making her operatic debut as Micaëla in “Carmen” by Bizet at Milan’s Teatro Dal Verme in 1892. Three years later, she debuted at Italy's most famous opera house, La Scala, Milan, performing in Sophie in “ Werther” by Massenet. Milan became her home base , Created Mimì in “ La Boheme “ by Leoncavallo 1897 , Zazà in “Zazà” by Leoncavallo 1900 , Stephana in “Siberia” by Giordano 1903, Cio-Cio San in “Madama Butterfly “by Puccini 1904 and Lodoletta in “Lodoletta” by Mascagni 1918.She also appeared during the pre-World War I period at theatres in other key Italian cities, including Rome and Venice. Sang in South America ,Paris, Spain and Moscow,. In 1921, by which time her voice was in marked decline, she sang in Chicago and New York City. Her final public performance was as Cio-Cio San in “Madama Butterfly “ by Puccini at Barcelona in 1923.