Liebling, Estelle (1880–1970)
Liebling, Estelle (1880–1970)
American soprano and voice teacher. Born April 21, 1880, in New York, NY; died Sept 25, 1970, in New York; studied with Mathilde Marchesi and Selma Nicklass-Kempner.
Appeared with a number of European and American opera companies, including a stint with the Metropolitan Opera (1903–04); toured with John Philip Sousa's band, performing at over 1,600 concerts; retired to teach and was at one time affiliated with Curtis Institute; was also longtime singing teacher of Beverly Sills.
See also Women in World History.
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