Lillian Nordica, 1877

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Lillian Nordica (Lillian Norton 1857-1914, born in Farmington) was America's first and most glamorous opera singer to attain true international prominence.

She studied in Milan, where she made her operatic debut in 1879.

She sang in St. Petersburg, Paris, and London and in 1883 made her debut at the Academy of Music, New York City, and in 1890 at the Metropolitan Opera.

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Title: Lillian Nordica, 1877
Creator: Amie Dupont, 574 Fifth Ave., New York
Creation Date: 1877
Subject Date: 1877
Town: Farmington, New York
County: Franklin, New York
State: ME, NY
Media: Photograph
Dimensions (cm): 15 x 10
Local Code: Parlor album
Object Type: Image

For more information about this item, contact:

Nordica Memorial Association
16 Nordica Lane, Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-2042

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