Malibran
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
Maria Malibran made her first entrance without any sound of encouragement, and the aria was received in deliberate, stony silence.
From Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science by M. (Malcolm) Sterling Mackinlay
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