Musician Dictionary

Nellie Melba

Australian opera singer (1861–1931) · soprano

DescriptionAustralian opera singer (1861–1931)
Source: Wikidata
Born1861-05-19
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceMelbourne Melbourne Richmond
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1931-02-23
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathSydney Sydney
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaAustralia
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryAU
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipAustralia
Source: Wikidata
Occupationopera singer autobiographer musician singer actor
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice
Source: Wikidata
Voice typelight soprano
Source: Wikidata
Genresopera
Source: Wikidata
AwardsVictorian Honour Roll of Women Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire King's Medal of Merit in Gold
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

(Dame) Nellie Melba D. Nellie Melba Dame Nellie Melba Helen Porter Mitchell Madame Melba Mdm. Melba Mdme. Melba Melba Mme. Melba Mme. Nellie Melba N. Melba Nellie Melba Nelly Melba Нелли Мельба

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