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Conchita Gélabert

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Maria Conchita Gélabert (1857–1922)[1] was a lyrical artist and actress of Spanish origin who performed in France at the end of the 19th century.

Biography

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Born in Madrid, Gélabert entered the Conservatoire de Paris in 1873 and obtained a first run off in opéra comique in 1876. In 1877, she was hired at the Théâtre des Folies-Dramatiques where she created Les Cloches de Corneville, then at the Théâtre de la Gaîté, Le Grand Mogol [fr], Le Voyage de Suzette,[2] La Fille du tambour-major.[3]

Because of an unfortunate love story, she abandoned the theatre in 1890, and lived in retirement since then. She died alone and forgotten in Paris.[1]

Repertoire

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References

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  • Conchita Gélabert (Les Archives du spectacle)
  • "Conchita Gelabert, Beautiful opera star in Paris, France". cabinetcardgallery. wordpress.com. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  • Conchita Gélabert soprano on Pinterest