Leonora
She was born in Croatia. Her real name was Etty pl. Marulić. First she studied singing in Croatia, then she perfected her vocal technique in Milan under the
pedagogue Stradivari. She made her debut in Croatia. Her italian debut was happened in 1923 at the Teatro Alfieri
in Asti as Leonora in ''Trovatore''. She retired from the stage in 1935.
Chronology of some appearances
1916 Zagreb Opera Tosca (Tosca)
1923 Asti Teatro Alfieri Trovatore (Leonora)
1926 Salerno Teatro Verdi Tosca (Tosca)
1931 Intra Teatro Sociale Ballo in maschera (Amelia)
RECORDINGS FOR SALE
Fonotipia, Milano 1929-12-16
Ballo in maschera (Verdi): E che baccano sul caso strano, pt 1 with Angelo Pilotto, Antonio Righetti and Albino Marone 120219 XXPho6538
Ballo in maschera (Verdi): E che baccano sul caso strano, pt 2 with Angelo Pilotto, Antonio Righetti and Albino Marone 120219 XXPho6539
Fonotipia, Milano 1930-03-22
Fedora (Giordano): Vedi, io piango, pt 1 with Egidio Cunego 168371 Mo2913
Fonotipia, Milano 1930-03-25
Fedora (Giordano): Vedi, io piango, pt 2 with Egidio Cunego 168371 Mo2921
Fonotipia, Milano 1930-03-26
Tannhäuser (Wagner): Dich, teure Halle 168284 Mo 2922
Ballo in maschera (Verdi): E che baccano sul caso strano, pt 1 with Angelo Pilotto, Antonio Righetti and Albino Marone 120219 XXPho6538
Ballo in maschera (Verdi): E che baccano sul caso strano, pt 2 with Angelo Pilotto, Antonio Righetti and Albino Marone 120219 XXPho6539
Fonotipia, Milano 1930-03-22
Fedora (Giordano): Vedi, io piango, pt 1 with Egidio Cunego 168371 Mo2913
Fonotipia, Milano 1930-03-25
Fedora (Giordano): Vedi, io piango, pt 2 with Egidio Cunego 168371 Mo2921
Fonotipia, Milano 1930-03-26
Tannhäuser (Wagner): Dich, teure Halle 168284 Mo 2922
Wow. I'm really impressed with her and the sound quality. I'm curious why she retired so early?
ReplyDeleteProbably she went back to Croatia and continued her appearances there.
DeleteAll the best
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