Plaine-Monceau in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Elena Theodorini and l’Académie Lyrique Roumaine
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 24, 2024
1. Elena Theodorini and l’Académie Lyrique Roumaine Marker
siégea entre 1908 et 1909,
l'Académie Lyrique Roumaine,
fondée par l'une des voix d'or
de la fin du XIXème siècle:
le mezzosoprano roumain
Elena Theodorini
(1857-1926)
Located in this building between 1908 and 1909 was the l'Académie Lyrique Roumaine (“Romanian Lyric Academy”), founded by one of the golden voices from the end of the 19th century: the Romanian mezzosoprano Elena Theodorini (1857-1926).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 48° 53.015′ N, 2° 18.729′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Plaine-Monceau. Marker is on Rue de Tocqueville, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Rue de Tocqueville, Paris, Île-de-France 75017, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maxime Fabert (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Denais (within shouting distance of this marker); La château de Monceau
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Also see . . .
1. Elena Theodorini (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Elena Theodorini (or Teodorini; née Ellen Morton or Monzunu; 25 March 1857 – 27 February 1926) was a Romanian soprano and mezzo-soprano.(Submitted on April 1, 2024.)
Born in Craiova, Principality of Wallachia, into a family of Romanian actors of Greek descent, she began to study singing and piano at the Milan Conservatory. She debuted as a mezzo-soprano in Cuneo, with Maria di Rohan. She then sang in theaters in provinces of Italy, as well as the Bucharest Opera. In 1879, she began her career as a soprano in La fille du regiment at the Teatro dal Verme in Milan. In 1880, she made her debut at La Scala in the role of Marguerite in Faust. She was the first Romanian singer to appear on stage at La Scala, and remained with the company until 1893. In 1884, she debuted at the Teatro Colon in BuenosAires, next to Francesco Tamagno. At this time, her career focused on the soprano repertoire. In Europe, she performed in major Italian theaters, we well as in Lisbon, Madrid, and London. She was equally comfortable in dramatic or lyrical roles, mezzo-soprano or contralto, thanks to the exceptional extension of her voice. Her stage presence was characterized by a passionate and dramatic temperament.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 24, 20242. Elena Theodorini and l’Académie Lyrique Roumaine Marker - wide view
2. Elena Teodorini sings Bizet: Habanera (Carmen) (YouTube, 2:15). (Submitted on April 1, 2024.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 45 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
