The British Musical Biography

[E] Thillon, Anna, born Hunt, soprano
vocalist, born in London in 1819. Left
England at the age of ten, and studied at
Havre, marrying, when fifteen, M. Thillon,
who was at one time principal first violin in
Jullieu's band. She made her debut at the
Theatre de la Renaissance, Paris, November
17, 18.38, in Grisar's " Lady Melvil " ; and
after singing in opera in Paris for some years,
returned to England, and appeared first at the
Princess's Theatre, May 2, 1844, as the Queen
in Auber's " Crown Diamonds." She sang
at the Philharmonic Concert on June 24
following, and later, in the provinces. Visited
the Continent, and was in America, 1850-4.
Returning to England, sang at JuUien's
Concerts, 1854. Made her last appearance in
opera at the Lyceum Theatre, May, 1855, in
the " Crown Diamonds," and retiring from
public life some years later, went to reside at
Torquay.

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