Zelia Trebelli-Bettini

Portrait of Zelia Trebelli-Bettini

Zelia Trebelli-Bettini (1838–1892),^[1] also known as Zelia Gilbert or by her stage name Trebelli, was a French opera singer.^[2] Mme Trebelli's artistry was greatly admired by George Bernard Shaw, who wrote about her a number of times in his various reviews. In particular, he admired her interpretations and her exemplary English diction, rare for a non-native English speaker.

Her daughter Antonia (originally Antoinette) Dolores Trebelli (c. 1864 – ) was a distinguished soprano, and as "Mademoiselle Dolores" was well received in Australia and New Zealand.^[3]

References

1. Zelia Trebelli-Bettini (Zelia Gilbert) (1838-1892), Opera singer
2. The Probert Encyclopaedia - People and Peoples (W-Z)
3. "The Interviewer.". Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic. : 1885 - 1939) (Melbourne, Vic.: National Library of Australia). 17 September 1914. p. 10. Retrieved 14 July 2015.

External links

• Photograph of the singer, accessed 3 June 2008

Gallery

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  Zelia Trebelli-Bettini

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  Autographed portrait of soprano "Madamoiselle Dolores" (Antonia Dolores Trebelli)

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  Antoinette Trebelli