 Célestine Galli-Marié, creator of the title role in Bizet's Carmen, dressed for that role. Image by Adam Cuerden, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Paul GallisCélestine Galli-Marié Célestine Galli-Marié French mezzo-soprano (1837–1905) Célestine Galli-Marié ( French pronunciation: [selɛstin ɡali maʁje]; November 1840 – 22 September 1905) was a French mezzo-soprano, who is most famous for creating the title role in Georges Bizet's Carmen.[1] Quick facts Born, Died ... Célestine Galli-Marié Galli-Marié was the original Carmen; photo by Atelier Nadar Born November 1840 Paris, France Died 22 September 1905(1905-09-22) (aged 64) Vence, France Occupation Operatic mezzo-soprano Close Early life She was born Marie-Célestine Laurence Marié de l'Isle in November 1840 in Paris.[2][3][n 1] She was taught singing by her father, Mécène Marié de l'Isle, who also had a successful opera career.[2] Her début came in 1859 in Strasbourg, and she sang in Italian in Lisbon.[5] At… (Source: Wikipedia)
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