Dame Nellie Melba
The Melba Story
Program 09
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This program is about Dame Nellie Melba, the celebrated Australian operatic soprano, and her life and career. The title presents it as a story about Melba rather than as a recording of one of her performances.
Listeners can expect a radio presentation centered on Melba’s place in the world of opera. The program title identifies it as the ninth installment in a series called The Melba Story.
Its subject offers a glimpse into the life of a major singer whose name became closely associated with opera. The focus is biographical, making this a listening choice for those interested in Melba and the history of vocal performance.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.