Alfredo Casella
Born in Quebec City, Coulombe was a student of pianist Joseph-Arthur Bernier. In 1911 she was the first recipient of the Prix d'Europe study grant. This prize enabled her to pursue further studies in Paris with Lucien Berton (voice), Alfredo Casella (piano), Camille Chevillard (chamber music), Alfred Cortot (piano), and Félix Fourdrain (harmony).