- Pyne, Louisa Fanny
[E] Pyne, Louisa Fanny, or Bodda, soprano
vocalist, was born on August 27, 1832,
daughter of George Pyne (1790-1877), an alto
singer. Studied under Sir George Smart.
First appeared in public, with her sister (Mrs.
F. H. Standing), 1842. Sang in Paris, 1847.
Appeared at Boulogne in "La Sounambula,"
1849. Debut on London stage as Zerllna in
" Don Juan," October, 1849 Sang afterwards
at the principal theatres and concerts in
London. Appeared in America, with her sister
and Wm. Harrison, 1854-56. Established,
with Wm. Harrison, the " Harrison-Pyne "
English opera company, which performed
with much success in Britain, and produced
a number of famous English operas, 1856-62.
Married Frank Bodda, a baritone vocalist,
1868, and retired from the stage. Teacher of
singing in London. Her voice was a clear
soprano of great compass, and possessed of
much expressive power. She excelled in such
works as Wallace's "Maritana"and '-Lurline";
Balfe's "Bohemian Girl" and "Rose of Cas-
tile " ; and it is due to her no less than to
Harrison, that the English opera flourished
so successfully under their management. In
1896, she received an allowance from the Civil
List. Her husband, Frank Bodda, born about
1823, was a pupil of the R.A.M. Sang in opera
in London and Boulogne, 1848-9 ; and was also
heard in the concert-room, lie died March
14, 1892, aged 69.entry id: 333-L-32
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