Falcon, Cornélie (28 January 1812, Paris; 26 February 1897, Paris), vocalist, displayed a precocious interest in music and was sent to the Conservatoire to study under Pellegrini and Bordogni. An industrious and capable student, she won her share of prizes and first appeared in public as a concert artist. She was invited to the Opéra by Adolphe Nourrit to appear with him and Mlle Julie Dorus in Robert Le Diable on 20 July 1832. She had a slight case of stage fright at curtain time, but she…