An internationally known soprano, Miss Fabian was the founder of the
American Civic Productions Company which presented Opera in English
throughout the United States. She formed the Civic Opera Association in
Birmingham and produced and directed its presentation of "Carmen" in
1936. Her first professional engagement was in "Katinka" with the
Hammersteins, touring the country and appearing in a variety of roles.
Following a vaudeville tour with her sister, Rose, a violinist, Miss
Fabian became a member of the San Carlo Opera Company. She also sang
with the Zuro Opera Company, The Puccini Opera Company, and the Chicago
Civic Opera Association.
Her debut in Italy was in "Madame Butterfly", which she sang 100 times
in that country. During World War II, Miss Fabian served as a
lieutenant in the Women's Army Corps, entertaining troops in the United
States and Europe. Following the war she remained in Europe assisting
with the rebuilding of Austria.
She did the singing voice for the role of Christine in the 1929 reissue
of The Phantom of the Opera as well as her own singing voice in the
role of Carlotta, who was originally protrayed by Virginia Pearson.
Noted in the Standard Casting Director for May, 1931, as a speaker of French, German and Italian.