Clara Novello

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Clara Novello (June 10, 1818 - March 12, 1908), singer, was the daughter of Vincent Novello.

Her beautiful high soprano and pure style made her one of the greatest vocalists, alike in opera, oratorio and on the concert stage, from 1833 onwards. In 1843 she married Count Gigliucci, but after a few years returned to her profession, and only retired in 1860. Charles Lamb wrote a poem ("To Clara N.") in her praise.

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