Emma Albani

Dame Emma Albani, DBE (1 November 1847 – 3 April 1930) was a leading soprano of the 19th century and early 20th century, and 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.

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Emma Albani
Alias (AKA)Lajeunesse Marie-Louise-Emma-Cécile (French birth name)
Birth dateNovember 01, 1847
Birth nameMarie-Louise-Emma-Cécile Lajeunesse
Birth place
Province of Canada , Chambly Quebec
Date of deathApril 03, 1930
Place of death
Kensington

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