Geraldine Farrar
born Melrose MA, Feb 28, 1882; died Ridgefield CT, March 11, 1967
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American soprano.
Geraldine Farrar performed widely in opera houses in Europe as well as the USA between 1901 and 1922, continuing as a concert artist until 1931. Her most famous roles were the title roles in Madam Butterfly and Carmen. She also appeared in silent films in the 1910s.
Source:
- Baker's/1971
Correspondence
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OJ 89/2, [7] Handwritten letter from Schenker to Hoboken, dated September 5, 1928
The Schenkers have just returned to Vienna. — The "fantastic nature" of the Hobokens' travels by auto. — The exceptional heat in Galtür. —Salzburg as magnificent but too small to hold Mozart.