Louise Lablache by Falk

LOUISE LABLACHE
1858-1926
French Mezzo Soprano

Louise Lablache was the granddaughter of the famous bass Luigi Lablache and was married to the Rumanian Tenor Giovanni Dimitrescu.She had a notable international career. Perhaps the highlight was her debut at the New York Met, in the role of Marthe in Faust. The date was 22 October 1883, which was the opening night of the new opera house.She toured Australia in 1888 with Martin Simonsen's New Royal English & Italian Opera Company ,
Roles included , (Marthe ),Faust ,Donna Juana (Giovanna de la Cueva), Ruy Blas , (Azucena ) Trovatore , (Carmen) Carmen ,