The British Musical Biography

[E] Robertson, Sophie Maria, soprano
vocalist, born at Valparaiso, Chili, July 31,
18.51. Her father was a merchant who had
settled there, and her mother a daughter of
Lieutenant Worthington who fought under
Nelson at Trafalgar. In 18G4 the family
returned to England, the father dying the
same year. As a child Miss Robertson's
singing attracted attention, and later she was
placed under Randegger, and Benedict. She
first appeared at the concerts of the Royal
Amateur Orchestral Society, 1875-6 ; was
heard in the provinces, 1877, and the extra-
ordinary range of her voice contributed much
to her early success. In 1884 she married
Mr. Stanley Stubbs, and retired from the
platform ; but up to 1888 occasionally sang
at tbe Royal Albert Hall, and in the country.
Her sister, Fanny Robertson, is a contralto
vocalist, who has appeared at the Crystal
Palace and other concerts. The duet singing
of the two sisters was very artistic, recalling
the similar performances of the Misses
Williams, and other singers.

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