The British Musical Biography

[E] Martin, Amy Florence, contralto vocalist
of present time. Was educated at the Lon-
don Academy of Music, studying singing
with Manuel Garcia ; and distinguishing her-
self also in harmony. She won two scholar-
ships while tliere, was made an Associate in
1885, receiving her diploma from the hands
of Madame Patti, and was appointed a pro-
fessor of singing. Her concert engagements
included tours with Mr. Sims Reeves, appear-
ances at the Crystal Palace and other concerts.
She then turned her attention to opera, and
assisted at the first production of several
light operas, finally becoming a member of
Mr. J. W. Turner's company about 1892. In
the tours of this company she has appeared
with success in a variety of parts, ranging
from Azucena, in " II Trovatore," to Siebel,
in "Faust."

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