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Dame Nellie Melba GBE (born Helen Porter Mitchell; 19 May 1861 – 23 February 1931) was an Australian operatic lyric coloratura soprano. She became one of the most famous singers of the late Victorian era and the early 20th century, and was the first Australian to achieve international recognition as a classical musician.
May 15, 2024 · Dame Nellie Melba was an Australian coloratura soprano, a singer of great popularity. She sang at Richmond (Australia) Public Hall at the age of six and was a skilled pianist and organist, but she did not study singing until after her marriage to Charles Nesbitt Armstrong in 1882.
Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931), prima donna, was born Helen Porter Mitchell on 19 May 1861 at Richmond, Melbourne, eldest surviving of ten children of David Mitchell, building contractor, and his wife Isabella Ann, née Dow. Her father's business acumen and strict code of behaviour strongly influenced Melba, who later declared that of all the ...
Biography | Brief Biography Dame Nellie Melba was born Helen Porter Mitchell at the family home Doonside at Richmond Victoria on May 19, 1861. She was the eldest surviving daughter of David Mitchell and Isabella Ann Dow.
Learn about the life and achievements of Dame Nellie Melba, a world-renowned soprano who was born in Melbourne in 1861. She performed in many major cities, recorded almost 200 songs, and supported war charities and music education in Australia.
Feb 21, 2024 · Born Helen Porter Mitchell on 19 May, 1861, in Richmond, Victoria, Dame Nellie Melba was educated in Melbourne where she studied singing and piano. After her mother's death in 1880, the family moved to Mackay, Queensland, where she met and soon married Charles Armstrong.
Learn about the life and career of Dame Nellie Melba, the first Australian to achieve international fame as a classical musician. She sang in French and Italian opera, raised money for war charities, and was featured on the $100 note.
