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CodeDS/UK/3867
NameAtherden; Esme (25 November 1879-31 August 1964); British operatic soprano singer and teacher
Variations of NameEmma Elizabeth Atherden | Esme Hyde
Dates25 November 1879-31 August 1964
GenderFemale (cisgender)
Place of Birth/OriginKent, England (born)
RelationshipsDaughter of George Atherden (stoker) and Emma Whitnall
Spouse of Walter Hyde (opera singer) (m.1905)
BiographyEmma Atherden, known as Esme Atherden, was a soprano singer. She won a scholarship to study at the Royal College of Music, where she met her husband Walter Hyde. As well as being a soprano of her own merit, she was also a vocal teacher at London's Guildhall School.

Whilst at RCM, she performed Wagner's 'Die Fliegende Hollander' in 1898 and Mozart's 'Die Zauberflote' the following year. She was also part of the musical line up for the opening of the Promenade Pier in Dover in July 1901. She sang 'Husheen', 'Who'll Buy My Lavender,' and 'Down the Vale.'

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