Josephine Lucchese | |
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 Lucchese as Gilda in Rigoletto in 1922 | |
| Born | July 24, 1893 San Antonio, Texas |
| Died | September 10, 1974 (aged 81) San Antonio, Texas |
| Resting place | Saint Mary's Cemetery |
| Education | Main Avenue High School |
| Occupation | Opera singer |
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| Parent(s) | Sam Lucchese Frances Battaglia |
Josephine Lucchese (July 24, 1893 – September 10, 1974) was an American operatic soprano who had an active international singing career during the 1920s and 1930s. A skilled coloratura soprano, she was particularly admired for her portrayals of Rosina in The Barber of Seville, Violetta in La traviata, and the title role in Lucia di Lammermoor. She began her opera career in 1920 with the San Carlo Opera Company; a touring opera company in the United States. She was a resident artist with the Philadelphia Grand Opera Company from 1929 to 1932, and was a principal artist with the Dutch National Opera during the 1930s. She also appeared as a guest artist with American and European opera houses during her career.