Susanna Maria Cibber

Susannah Maria Cibber was an English singer and actress. She was the sister of the composer Thomas Arne. Although she began her career as a soprano, her voice lowered in the early part of her career to that of a true contralto. She was admired for her ability to move her audiences emotionally, both as an actress and as a singer. Possessing an expressive and agile singing voice with a wide vocal range, Cibber was an immensely popular singer even if at times her voice was criticized for a lack of polished technique.