Emma Albani
Emma Albani | |
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| Born | Marie-Louise-Emma-Cécile Lajeunesse 1 November 1847 |
| Died | 3 April 1930 (aged 82) Kensington, England |
| Occupation(s) | Operatic coloratura soprano, spinto soprano, dramatic soprano |
| Spouse |
Ernest Gye
(m. 1878; died 1925) |
| Children | 1 |
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Dame Emma Albani, DBE (born Marie-Louise-Emma-Cécile Lajeunesse; 1 November 1847 – 3 April 1930) was a Canadian-British operatic coloratura soprano, later spinto soprano and dramatic soprano of the 19th and early 20th century, the first Canadian singer to become an international star. Her repertoire focused on the operas of Mozart, Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini and Wagner. She performed across Europe and North America.