In what year did Nellie Melba debut at the Metropolitan Opera?
1890
1891
1892
1893
Answer
The Australian opera singer Nellie Melba made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City in 1893. She sang the role of Gilda in Verdi's Rigoletto. Melba was a very popular singer and her performances at the Met were always well-attended. She went on to have a long and successful career, singing in many of the world's leading opera houses.
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