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One of those early American stars was Jenny Lind, nicknamed the "Swedish Nightingale." Long before Hollywood actresses such as Marilyn Monroe and Katharine Hepburn became iconic stars, popular female opera singers of the early to mid-19th century were among the first American celebrities.
Jenny Lind is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It lies at an elevation of 253 feet (77 m) and is located at 38°6′N 120°52′W. The community is in ZIP code 95252 and area code 209 .
Jenny Lind’s 21 months in America began with, at best, indifference to the fate of enslaved African-Americans, and ended in prominent public support for antislavery upon her departure; the ...
Jenny Lind (Courtesy Calaveras Co. Historical Society). Situated on the road leading from Stockton to the Southern Mines, this town on the north bank of the Calaveras River was first called Dry Diggins at the dawn of the Gold Rush and served as a convenient waystation for freighters and mule teams.
The Swedish soprano Jenny Lind, often known as the "Swedish Nightingale", was one of the most highly regarded singers of the 19th century. At the height of her fame she was persuaded by the showman P. T. Barnum to undertake a long tour of the United States. The tour began in September 1850 and continued to May 1852.
Jenny Lind (1820-1887) Swedish coloratura soprano considered to be the greatest of her time. She debuted in 1838 as Agathe in Weber's "Der Freischütz." The "Swedish Nightingale" toured the United States under the auspices of promoter Phineas Taylor Barnum between 1850 and 1852.
Johanna Maria Lind (Madame Goldschmidt) [1] (6 October 1820 – 2 November 1887) was a Swedish opera singer, often called the "Swedish Nightingale".One of the most highly regarded singers of the 19th century, she performed in soprano roles in opera in Sweden and across Europe, and undertook an extraordinarily popular concert tour of the United States beginning in 1850.
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