Adele Lewing
German pianist
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Adeline Frances Fitz
American composer
Kerstin Thorborg
A superb Swedish mezzo-soprano, Kerstin Thorborg made her debut with the Swedish Royal Opera, singing small roles in 1923 and moving to larger parts the next year. She went next to German theaters and then to Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, London, and to the Metropolitan Opera where she sang from 1936 until 1950.
Lisa Della Casa
Swiss lyric soprano Lisa Della Casa was a specialist in Mozart and Strauss, occasionally taking on Wagnerian roles.
Leah Carrey
Born Leyke Post, Leah Carrey (1908-2005) performed at the old Boston Opera House, the Shawmut Theater, and the Franklin Park Theater, working with some of the greatest stars of the Yiddish stage.
Rose Winslade
Acoustic and electronics engineer and technical educator.
Johanna Gadski
German dramatic soprano
Camille du Gast
Daredevil sportswoman, animal rights activist and feminist in Belle Epoque Paris
Elsie Phelan Larsen
Elsie Phelan was a composer of light-hearted music in the early 20th century.
Martha Dana Shepard
Martha Dana Shepard was a highly successful “music festival pianist” in Boston