As a young singer in London , she sang in operas starring Nellie Melba , Emma Albani , and Adelina Patti . She sang the title role of '' Carmen '' in several European cities . Her Berlin debut was in '' Don Giovanni '' . In 1906 she was part of a concert in Prague to raise relief funds after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake . In 1908 she joined the Carl Rosa Opera Company . She toured India , China , Singapore , and southeast Asia in 1914 . While she was touring in Asia , the soprano Lillian Nordica died in Indonesia ; Kalna was marketed to Nordica 's audiences for the rest of her tour
1906 San Francisco earthquake
1906 San Francisco earthquake
Mai Kalna