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Malibran

American  
[mah-li-brahn, mah-lee-brahn, mah-lee-brahn] / ˌmɑ lɪˈbrɑn, mɑ liˈbrɑ̃, ˌmɑ liˈβrɑn /

noun

  1. Maria Felicita 1808–36, Spanish opera singer, born in France.


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The soubrette Zerlina is also a lot fancier—García’s daughter Maria Malibran, then 18 but already a superstar, sang the role in 1826.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

She has excelled in Baroque roles that veered from the mainstream, releasing recordings devoted to 19th century soprano Maria Malibran, castrati and composers Antonio Salieri and Agostino Steffani.

From Seattle Times Aug. 7, 2023

Sillier still is Grisi’s subsequent swoon, which allows Malibran to come to the rescue and sing the offstage music that introduces the soprano’s big mad-scene aria.

From New York Times Dec. 5, 2012

Ms. Neuwirth brings an amusing touch of imperious asperity to her role as Malibran, but her naturally dry demeanor seems a strange fit for the character, who was famous for her tempestuousness.

From New York Times Dec. 5, 2012

Malibran in La Gazza Ladra was enough to make one forget more than the fatigue of a day's travel.

From Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe by Willis, N. Parker

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