Falcon, Marie Cornélie

FALCON, Marie Cornélie, born Jan. 28, 1812, at Paris, received vocal instruction at the Conservatoire from Henri, Pellegrini, Bordogni, and Nourrit, and gained in 1830–31 first prizes for vocalization and singing. On July 20, 1832, she made her début at the Opéra as Alice in Robert, with brilliant success. Her acting, intelligence, and self-possession give us promise of an excellent actress. In stature tall enough to suit all the operatic heroines, a pretty face, great play of feature...