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American Sampler - 2   Click on an image for a larger version               (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)               (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)               (11) (12) (13) (14) (15)               (16) (17) (18) (19) (20)               The Tivoli Opera House The Tivoli Opera House, the most reputable theater in San Francisco at the time, produced a series of postcards featuring singers appearing there during the 1903 Italian Grand Opera Season. During this season Mascagni conducted his Cavalleria Rusticana, which was paired with a lesser-known opera, Zanetto. The 1700-seat Opera House was destroyed during the San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906. This opera house, one of several in the city, was in full use from 1890 to 1900 and existed as far back as 1879. Grand opera was held in the winter and lighter fare, such as Gilbert and Sullivan, was presented in the summer. From 1900 to 1903 grand opera was still being presented at the Tivoli but on a limited basis. Two singers of note who appeared at the Tivoli early in their careers were Alice Nielsen and Luisa Tetrazzini. Postcards in this set are extremely difficult to find. Back to Main Index

This Tivoli Opera House series was published in 1903 by Almagia, Patrizi & Company in San Francisco. The two postcards at the left of the destroyed opera house are not part of this series. (1) Giuseppe Agostini, Lyric Tenor. (2) Destruction of San Francisco by Fire, April 18, 1906. Tivoli Opera House. Eddy & Mason Streets. (3) Destruction of San Francisco by Fire, April 18, 1906. Tivoli Opera House. (4) Alfredo Tedeschi, Light tenor. The sender writes, "Will improve with Force, 10/21/03." (5) Giuseppe Agostini, Lyric Tenor.