Dame Emma Albani

Dame Emma Albani

Dame Emma Albani, DBE (born Marie-Louise-Emma-Cécile Lajeunesse; 1 November 1847 – 3 April 1930) was a Canadian-British operatic first coloratura soprano then spinto soprano and dramatic 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.

Birth and Death Data: Born Chambly, Died April 3, 1930 (London)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1903

Roles Represented in DAHR: soprano vocal

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Gramophone	321L[c]	10-in.	12/29/1903	Angels ever bright and fair	Dame Emma Albani	Soprano vocal solo, with piano	vocalist, soprano vocal

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Albani, Emma, Dame," accessed December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104891.

Albani, Emma, Dame. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104891.

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