Emilie Melville

Emilie Melville ((1851?-1932) was an American soprano, actress and company manager.

Also known as Emilie Melville Verdi or Mrs Verdi in some sources.

First appeared at the Melbourne Opera House on 6th October 1875, then formed her own opera company in 1880, and toured the empire, returning to Australia in 1882, and also visiting South Africa.

She was married to the actor, baritone and company manager Guglielmo Verdi (1854-), who had toured with her company.

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