Louise_Kirkby_Lunn

Louise Kirkby Lunn (8 November 1873 – 17 February 1930) was an English coloratura contralto (sometimes classified as a dramatic mezzo-soprano). Born into a working-class family in Manchester, She appeared in many French and Italian operas, but was best known as a Wagnerian. In addition to many appearances at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, she was seen frequently at the Metropolitan Opera, New York in the early years of the 20th century. She died in London, aged 56.