Claim: Emma Albani (1 November 1847 – 3 April 1930) was an awarded opera soprano soloist.
Evidence: Dame Emma Albani, DBE (1 November 1847 – 3 April 1930) was a leading opera soprano of the 19th century and early 20th century, and the first Canadian singer to become an international star. She was also awarded a gold medal for musical composition from that convent. On 24 August 1860 she and Adelina Patti were soloists in the world premiere of Charles Wugk Sabatier's Cantata in Montreal which was performed in honour of the visit of the Prince of Wales.