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Jennie Tourel
Jennie Tourel, born Jennie Davidovich on June 22, 1900, in Vitebsk, Russian
Empire, was a mezzo-soprano singer renowned for her operatic and recital
performances. She initially studied piano and flute before transitioning to
singing under Anna El-Tour in Paris. Tourel made her debut at the Opéra russe de
Paris in 1931 and performed notable roles such as Carmen and Mignon at the
Opéra-Comique. Her international career included engagements with the New York
City Opera and collaborations with conductors like Toscanini and Koussevitzky on
works including "Roméo et Juliette" and Alexa...
