The New International Encyclopædia/Blauvelt, Lillian

BLAUVELT, blou′vĕlt, Lillian (c.1870—). An American singer, born in Brooklyn, N. Y. She early appeared as a violinist, subsequently studied vocal music with Bouhy in Paris, and appeared at the Théâtre de la Monnaie, Brussels, in Faust and other operas. Afterwards she sang in concert and oratorio, and has continued solely in those fields. Her début in England was made in 1898 at the Queen's Hall symphony concerts. She has sung throughout Europe, in the United States, and in Canada.