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Augustine Albert

1791 – 1900

French soprano opera singer, active at the Paris Opera from 1806 to 1823

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About Augustine Albert

Lived 1791 – 1900. Augustine Albert was a French opera singer and soprano.

Augustine Albert, also known as Augustine Albert-Himm (28 August 179116 May 1867), was a French opera singer who sang leading soprano roles at the Paris Opéra from 1806 to 1823. Amongst the many roles she created in their world premieres was the title role of Spontini's Olimpie. Born in Paris and trained at the Conservatoire de Paris, she was also a principal singer of the Chapelle royale until 1830. She was married to Albert, danseur noble of the Paris Opéra.

Life and career Albert was born Louise-Marguerite-Augustine Himm (Her birth surname is sometimes spelled "Hymme" and less commonly, "Hymm" or "Hym".)

Roles created

Roles created by Albert in their world premieres include: L'Amour in Anacréon (opéra-ballet in 2 acts) composed by Luigi Cherubini, libretto by C.R. Mendouze, premiered Paris Opéra, 4 October 1803

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1900, 9th arrondissement of Paris
Nationality
Education
Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse
Also known as
Augustine Albert-Himm, Agustine Albert-Himm, Louise-Marguerite-Augustine Himm, Augustine Hymme, Augustine Hymm, Augustine Himm
moreAugustine Albert-Hymme

Family & relationships

Spouse
Albert (dancer)

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Augustine Albert?

French soprano opera singer, active at the Paris Opera from 1806 to 1823

When was Augustine Albert born?

Augustine Albert was born on 28 August 1791 in Paris.

When did Augustine Albert die?

Augustine Albert died in 1900 in 9th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Augustine Albert's occupation?

Augustine Albert was an opera singer and soprano.

What nationality was Augustine Albert?

Augustine Albert was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Augustine Albert

· Wikidata: Q28549052

· DBpedia: Augustine Albert

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