Delia Micucci Valeri (October 4, 1870 – January 27, 1947) was an American vocal coach, born in Italy.

Early life

Delia Micucci was born in Italy, and graduated from the

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in Rome. She moved to the United States before 1901.

Career

Valeri taught voice students and opera professionals in New York and Chicago, including

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, and

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in Italy in the 1920s. Her male clients included

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. She also provided piano accompaniment at recitals. In 1942 Valeri opened a studio in

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Personal life

Delia Micucci married August Valeri in New York City about 1901. They had daughters Adelaide and Rosa. In 1914, Delia Valeri won a $2000 judgment after a chronic stomach ailment she traced to a meal on a

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. In 1915, August and Delia Valeri were passengers in a car with Margaret Matzenauer and her husband

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when it was involved in a collision in New York. Valeri died in 1947, aged 76, in

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References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Valeri, Delia 1870 births 1947 deaths Vocal coaches Italian singers Italian emigrants to the United States