Jane Noria, born Josephine Ludwig (died 31 March 1924), was an American opera singer.[1][2]

Jane Noria
Noria in 1900
Born
Died(1924-03-31)March 31, 1924
OccupationOpera singer
Spouse(s)Charles H. Becker, Gino Centanini

Career edit

Jane Noria's career began in the United States, as a member of Savage's Castle Square Opera Company in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1903, she made her debut in Paris as Juliet in Romeo et Juliette. In 1909 and 1910, she joined the touring ensemble of the Metropolitan Opera,[3] performing in a variety of roles around the eastern United States.[4]

Personal life edit

Noria was married to Charles H. Becker, the Secretary of the American Chamber of Commerce at the time.[5] After Becker's death, she married Gino Centanini, the secretary of Giulio Gatti-Casazza.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Musical courier v.46 1903 Jan-Jun". HathiTrust. hdl:2027/mdp.39015025409791. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  2. ^ Lahee, Henry Charles (1922). The Grand Opera Singers of Today: An Account of the Leading Operatic Stars Who Have Sung During Recent Years. Page Company. p. 310.
  3. ^ "American Art News, Vol. 13, no. 2". American Art News. 13 (2): 1–8. 1914. ISSN 1944-0227. JSTOR 25588430.
  4. ^ "Metropolitan Opera Archives". archives.metopera.org. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  5. ^ "Mile Noria to Sing in "Tannhauser."; NOTES OF THE THEATRES". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  6. ^ "Jane Noria Is Dead". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-04-19.