Corinne Malvern a character supposed to be three years old), a 1907 New York Evening Telegram article and ships' passenger records, make it clear she was born in 1901. Malvern performed in the Henry W. Savage New English Grand Opera Company in the American premiere of Puccini's opera Madama Butterfly in the role of the child "Dolore" ("Sorrow," or "Trouble" in English), Butterfly's son, in front of an audience that included the Viscount Aoki, Japanese Ambassador to the United States, and John Luther Long, author of the novella on which the opera was based, on October 15, 1907, and subsequently toured with
Belfast Operatic Company nomination for Best Actress from AIMS. BOC moved into a new purpose-built rehearsal studio located in East Belfast, with modern facilities, multiple rehearsal rooms and a social area to congregate after rehearsals. The company has over 100 members who meet each Monday evening to prepare for their busy concert schedule. In March 2010, the company's 50th year in production, Belfast Operatic Company performed "Beauty and the Beast" at the Grand Opera House in Belfast. The following are key members: Photographs from "Hello, Dolly!" at the Grand Opera House, Belfast, May 2009: Belfast Operatic Company Belfast Operatic Company (BOC) is an