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Mezzo-soprano.

In two early appearances (Maritana 1896 and Cavalleria 1898) the form Nora is used. We consider it unlikely that there could have been two such performers of similar voice type, though it may be possible.

Roles in Scotland

Lazarillo a poor apprentice: Maritana 1896
Mercédès a gypsy, Carmen’s friend: Carmen 1897
Mamma Lucia the innkeeper, Turiddu’s mother: Cavalleria Rusticana 1898
Marthe a neighbour: Faust 1899
Faust 1920
Trainbearer: Elektra 1912
Serena a friend of the Camorrists: Jewels of the Madonna 1920
Forewoman: Louise 1922
Street Sweeper: Louise 1922
Mary Ann a servant girl: Boatswain's Mate 1923