Cecila de Luca was born in Florence, Italy, in 1889.
From an early age, she was known to have a rare musical talent.
Her parents arranged specialised tutors to develop her soprano voice.
Eventually, she joined the Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Company,
which toured New Zealand.
Opera was welcomed into New Zealand from 1862.
The first opera was performed in Dunedin.
Most years between 1870 and 1880 saw an opera visit New Zealand.
Cecilia was wooed by opera fanatic Silas Brennan.
He followed her to Italy,
where they were married in 1920.
They had 1 child:
Lucia b. 1925
From an early age, she was known to have a rare musical talent.
Her parents arranged specialised tutors to develop her soprano voice.
Eventually, she joined the Gonsalez Italian Grand Opera Company,
which toured New Zealand.
Opera was welcomed into New Zealand from 1862.
The first opera was performed in Dunedin.
Most years between 1870 and 1880 saw an opera visit New Zealand.
Cecilia was wooed by opera fanatic Silas Brennan.
He followed her to Italy,
where they were married in 1920.
They had 1 child:
Lucia b. 1925
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For reflection ...
Cecilia had a rare talent. Her parents recognised and nurtured this.
How do I nurture the giftedness in those around me?
How do I share my own unique talents with others?
Cecilia had a rare talent. Her parents recognised and nurtured this.
How do I nurture the giftedness in those around me?
How do I share my own unique talents with others?
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