Person Open DS/UK/409 Paikin; Luella (fl 1900-1934); British soprano Paikin Luella fl 1900-1934 British soprano Female

Musician; Vocals, soprano The principal role of Lin in 'Turandot' by Giacomo Puccini was written for Luella Paikin who was born in Lancashire, England. Whilst she was staying at Puccini's summer villa in Torre del Lago he began work on the opera. He famously said, "the opera is to be about Pekin, and Paikin must sing it." Performed at the Proms concerts in 1934 International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 7/25/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 9fa98023-97c0-4d0c-be71-8ca971d51e30