Zelia Trebelli-Bettini
Appearance
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Zelia Trebelli-Bettini (1836–1892)[1][2] also known as Zelia Gilbert or by her stage name Trebelli, was a French opera singer.[3] Mme Trebelli's artistry was greatly admired by George Bernard Shaw, who wrote about her a number of times in his various reviews. In particular, he admired her interpretations and her exemplary English diction, rare for a non-native English speaker.
Her daughter Antonia (originally Antoinette) Dolores Trebelli (c. 1864 – ) was a distinguished soprano, and as "Mademoiselle Dolores" was well received in Australia and New Zealand.[4]
References
- ^ Archives de Paris, birth certificate ; Étretat, death certificate.
- ^ Zelia Trebelli-Bettini (Zelia Gilbert) (1838–1892), Opera singer
- ^ The Probert Encyclopaedia – People and Peoples (W-Z)
- ^ "The Interviewer". Table Talk. Melbourne. 17 September 1914. p. 10. Retrieved 14 July 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
External links
Gallery
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Zelia Trebelli-Bettini
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Autographed portrait of soprano "Madamoiselle Dolores" (Antonia Dolores Trebelli)
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Antoinette Trebelli