Catherine-Nicole Lemaure | |
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Born | Paris, France | 3 August 1704
Died | 14 January 1786 Paris | (aged 81)
Occupation | Operatic soprano |
Organizations | Paris Opera |
Catherine-Nicole Lemaure or Le Maure (3 August 1704 – 14 January 1786) was a French operatic soprano. In 1719, she joined the Paris Opera's chorus, and after 1723 she sang many leading and titular roles throughout a career noted for sudden and unpredictable retirements until her final retirement in 1744.