- Bland, Maria Theresa
[E] Bland, Maria Theresa, born Romanzini.
Soprano vocalist, was born in London, of
Italian parents in 1769. First appeared at
Royal Circus, London, 1773. Sang at Dublin
Theatre. Debut at Drury Lane Theatre,
October 24, 1786. Married Mr. Bland, brother
to Mrs. Jordan. Sang at Haymarket Theatre,
1791. Sang in London till 1824. She died
at Westminster, January 15, 1838, insane.[+] She was a magnificent ballad vocalist, and
earned most of her success on the operatic
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