- Sherwin, Amy
[E] Sherwin, Amy, soprano vocalist, born in
Tasmania. Received her first instruction
from her mother, then joined an Italian
operatic troupe, and made her debut at Mel-
bourne in " Lucia di Lammermoor." In
1879 went to America; sang in New York; at
the Cincinnati Festival, and principal concerts,
1880-1. Studied under Theodore Thomas,
Dr. Damrosch and others ; and returning to
Europe, studied at Frankfort with Stock-
hausen ; Madame Hustache at Paris ; and
also Vannuccini and Ronconi. Made her
debut at Drury Lane, April 7, 1883, m the
title part of " Maritana," with Carl Rosa
Company ; sang at the Proinenade, Richter,
Crystal Palace, and provincial concerts, 1884-5.
Again went to America ; and in 1888 under-
took a tour through Australia, India, China,
etc., singing once more in London, July, 1890.
In 1896 she took her own opera company to
South Africa.entry id: 370-R-27
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