Coates, John, tenor (1865-1941). Autograph letter signed and cabinet photograph signed.

€ 280.00

To the pianist and composer Leopold Röckel (1838-1923), brother of Wagner's close friend and correspondent August Röckel: "It is indeed kind of you to send me the book of Wagner's letters to your brother. I shall devour it eagerly. I appreciate very much such a kind thought, it was a very great pleasure indeed to me to meet you, I wish many more such opportunities would present themselves. I would be delighted if you would accept the enclosed photograph of myself as 'Lohengrin' with all good wishes for the new year [...]".

Inscribed on the photograph: "Yours sincerely [...]".

In the year 1901 Coates had sung the role of Claudio in Charles Villiers Stanford's opera "Much Ado About Nothing" at the Leeds Festival, and in the Gürzenich Concerts and Opera at Cologne and Leipzig.

On stationery with embossed address, slight foxing. The photograph in near-perfect condition.