Claim: Emma Albani was a soloist in the world premiere of Charles Wugk Sabatier's Cantata, and was was also awarded a gold medal for musical composition from that convent.
Evidence: 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. She was also awarded a gold medal for musical composition from that convent.