Odette de Foras:
1924 soprano Odette de Foras.
She was born in Savoie, France c1895 and died in Calgary, Canada on 31st Dec 1976.
In 1924 she sang the role of 'Mary' in the world première of Vaughan Williams' Hugh the Drover in the Parry Theatre, Royal College of Music.
When Ravel visited London in 1920s she sang his songs with the composer at the piano.
She appeared numerous times at Covent Garden in operas by Wagner, Puccini, Verdi etc.
17th May 1927 Parsifal Royal Opera programme
Odette de Foras:
1924 soprano Odette de Foras.
She was born in Savoie, France c1895 and died in Calgary, Canada on 31st Dec 1976.
In 1924 she sang the role of 'Mary' in the world première of Vaughan Williams' Hugh the Drover in the Parry Theatre, Royal College of Music.
When Ravel visited London in 1920s she sang his songs with the composer at the piano.
She appeared numerous times at Covent Garden in operas by Wagner, Puccini, Verdi etc.
17th May 1927 Parsifal Royal Opera programme