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Dora Wiley
Dora Wiley (1852 or 1853 – 2 November 1924) was an American soprano who performed in operas and concerts in the United States, England, and Australia during the last three decades of the 19th century. Nicknamed "The Sweet Singer of Maine", her chief successes were in operettas and comic operas. She enjoyed popularity on the New York stage during the 1880s. Life and career Born in Bucksport, Maine, Wiley spent her early singing career working as a church and choral singer in Chelsea, Massachusetts and touring with a Boston-based vocal quartet. She first drew significant notice in 1874 when she performed as a soloist with the Boston Philharmonic Club. She then toured actively as a performer with the Berger Family Bell Ringers. In 1878-1879 she sang leading roles with the Boston Ideal Opera Company. In 1880 she performed the title role in Edward E. Rice's ''Evangeline'' in Boston. She first appeared on the New York stage in 1881 as the title heroine in the Haverly opera company' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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