Eugenie de Santa Coloma Sourget

Jeanne Marie Eugénie de Santa Coloma Sourget (née de Santa Coloma; 8 February 1827 - 11 June 1895) was a composer, pianist, and singer who composed an opera and sang at the Paris Opera.

[5][2][6] Santa Coloma showed early musical ability and began piano lessons at age 5 after she heard a song on the street and reproduced it perfectly on her family’s piano at home.

[8] In her will, Santa Coloma left a bequest of 5,000 francs to the Paris Conservatory.

The interest was to be awarded each year to the male or female student who received first prize in singing, piano and composition.

It was awarded to the following individuals: Santa Coloma’s music was published by E. Gerard et Cie, Escudier Freres, and Joseph Meissonnier.