What was the original name of the opera diva dame that the Melba Memorial Conservatorium was named after?
Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music The Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music was a school of music located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. During its early days it was closely associated with opera diva Dame Nellie Melba, after whom it was later named. In 1994 it became affiliated with Victoria University. Founded in 1901 as "The Conservatorium of Music, Melbourne", the Melba Conservatorium ceased teaching at the end of 2008. However, it finds its continuing expression in the form of Melba Opera Trust.
Marietta Marcolini Marietta Marcolini (born c. 1780 – 26 December 1855) was an Italian operatic contralto.