Emma Cecilia Thursby

Biography

Emma Cecilia Thursby possessed a silvery soprano voice that thrilled audiences in New York, London, and beyond during a long career that spanned opera and concert repertory. She trained rigorously, building a repertoire that ranged from Handel and Mozart to the ballads of her own era, and won acclaim for the purity of her tone and impeccable musicianship.

Following her retirement from the stage she turned to teaching, sharing her artistry with a new generation and leaving a legacy of grace, discipline, and deep love for sacred and secular music alike.