Check out this awesome group photo! Can you spot Ernestine Schumann-Heink? She's the second person on the left and she's even holding a rabbit in her hand! Isn't that adorable? Ernestine Schumann Heink (1861-1936) was a renowned contralto singer. Her powerful and emotive voice made her one of the most celebrated opera singers of her time. She gained recognition in America and throughout Europe for her exceptional vocal range and dramatic interpretations. In 1899, Ernestine embarked on a highly successful international tour, captivating audiences worldwide. She became a favorite at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, performing in operas like Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" and Verdi's "Aida." Her career spanned several decades, and she retired in 1932 but remained involved in music as a teacher and mentor. She lived most of her life in San Diego since 1911 and was interred in Greenwood Memorial Park after her death.