Braham, John, 1774 - 1856
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1774 - 1856
Biography
Widely regarded as one of the greatest tenors in British history, Mr Braham was born in London of Jewish parentage. Despite his parents dying when he was young, he gained considerable confidence through his vocal ability, helped by operatic singing lessons. He made his debut at the Covent Garden Theatre in 1787. His voice became nationally renowned and gained considerable wealth through it. He died in 1856.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
'Battle of Austerlitz or 'The Soldiers Bride'; 'Nicholas Nickleby' or 'The Orphan, The Schoolmaster and the Man Milliner'; 'The Devil's Bridge' Playbill, 1839
Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 1
Reference code: PE17/39
Scope and Contents
Performed on Saturday 7 December 1839 except 'The Devil's Bridge' performed on Monday 9 December 1839 at Theatre, Sheffield.
Dates:
1839
'Love in a Village'; 'Guy Mannering' Playbill, 1840
Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 1
Reference code: PE17/44
Scope and Contents
Performed on Monday 13 April 1840 at Theatre, Sheffield.
Dates:
1840