Was Nellie Melba more known for French and Italian opera or German opera?
French & Italian Opera
German Opera
All equally
None, she didn't sing Opera songs
Answer
Nellie Melba was known for her performances of French and Italian opera. She was particularly renowned for her renditions of the title role in "Lakmé" by Léo Delibes and the role of Violetta in "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi. Melba was also an accomplished singer of art songs, and she recorded a number of her performances for the Victor Talking Machine Company.
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