May 19 - Nellie Melba (The Musical Birthday Series, 2nd Annual Cycle)

Nellie Melba (19 May 1861 – 23 February 1931) was an Australia coloratura soprano who was one of the most widely admired singers of her time.
[For last year's limerick on Albert Hay Malotte click here.]

Star Billing

Nellie Melba graced the stages

Of one of singing Golden Ages,

The first soprano from Down Under

To fill the music world with wonder,

And thus it is her famous throat

Is on their hundred dollar note.

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