Catherine-Nicole Lemaure
Catherine-Nicole Lemaure | |
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| Born | 3 August 1704 Paris, France |
| Died | 14 January 1786 (aged 81) Paris |
| Occupation | Operatic soprano |
| Organizations | Paris Opera |
Catherine-Nicole Lemaure or Le Maure (3 August 1704 – 14 January 1786) was a French operatic soprano. In 1719, she joined the Paris Opera's chorus, and after 1723 she sang many leading and titular roles throughout a career noted for sudden and unpredictable retirements until her final retirement in 1744.