Augustine Albert

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