She studied singing at the Conservatoire of
Paris under Berton and Isouard. In 1917 she made her debut at the Grand Opéra in
Paris as Dolores in ‘’Patrie’’ by Paladilhe. Till 1931 She had there a huge
success as dramatic soprano: Aida, Marguerite in ‘’Faust’’, Salomé in ‘’Hérodiade’’,
Leonora in ‘’Il Trovatore’’ as well as parts in R. Wagner's operas, especially as
Brünnhilde in ‘’Walküre’’. She had similar success during the guest
performances at the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels (1918-1919), where she
appeared among other things as Aida and Tosca. From Paris she undertook other
guest performances at the famous opera houses of the French province. Till the
middle of the 1930’s continued her significant career.
Chronology of some appearances
1917-1931 Paris Grand Opéra
RECORDINGS FOR SALE
Pathé, Paris 1928?
Hérodiade (Massenet): Il est doux 7135 N201206
Hérodiade (Massenet): Charme des jours passés 7135 N201207
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