Andrée Vally

as Zina in Le Viel Aigle" by Gunsbourg

Andrée Vally
(Josephine Vial De Montaine FONTANIER)


Born in Nice started as a cafe singer and was heard by Andre Messager who introduced her to Mr Farconett director of the Casino Opera . Debut Paris opera in the premiere of "la Joyaux de la Madone" by Wolf-Ferrari as Maliella in 1913. Sang from 1915 at the Opera Comique . Created Beatrice in "Beatrice " by Messager at Monte Carlo in 1914 . Roles included Thais , Juliette , tosca and sang the tenor role of Fortinio