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Mezzo-soprano.

Louise Lablache had a notable international career. Perhaps the highlight was her debut at the New York Met, in the role of Marthe in Faust. The date was 22 October 1883, which was the opening night of the new opera house.

Roles in Scotland

Marthe a neighbour: Faust 1878
Donna Juana Giovanna de la Cueva, First Lady of Honour to the Queen: Ruy Blas 1878
Azucena a Biscayan gypsy woman: Trovatore 1878
Trovatore 1891
Trovatore 1891
Marcellina Bartolo's housekeeper: Nozze di Figaro 1878
Urbain page to Marguerite: Huguenots 1891
Carmen a gypsy: Carmen 1891
Mignon stolen in childhood: Mignon 1891
Lady Pamela Cockburn: Fra Diavolo 1891
Amneris daughter of the King of Egypt: Aïda 1892