Young, Esther (1717–1795)
Young, Esther (1717–1795)
English soprano. Name variations: Hester Young; Mrs. Jones. Born 1717; died 1795; dau. of Charles Young (organist at All Hallows, in Barking); sister of Cecilia Young and Isabella Young, both singers.
Created Handel's Semele (1744) and continued for many years in The Beggar's Opera.
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