John Weeks Moore, Complete Encyclopaedia of Music… (1880)
“ Angri, Elena, the famous contralto, was born on the Island of Corfu, May 14, 1821, and, judging from the name alone, of Italian parents. The misfortunes of her father forced Elena to cultivate her musical talents, and she went, under the care of an uncle, to Naples and Florence, to enjoy the instructions of the distinguished masters, Taglioni and Doglia. ”
