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Marietta Alboni

Debut 1843 (Bologna). She had a huge range, allowing her to sing even soprano parts (for example, Norma). Her talent was noticed by Rossini, who gave her lessons. She sang at the Vienna Opera, in 1844-45 she performed in St. Petersburg, toured Europe and the USA. Among the roles of Linda in “Linda di Chamouni” by Donizetti, Cherubino, Fidesz in “The Prophet” by Meyerbeer, who wrote this role especially for her, Ulrika in “Masquerade Ball” and others. In 1863 she left the stage.

E. Tsodokov