Arleen Auger
Soprano and educator in opera singing
Born
September 13th, 1939
85 years ago
Died
1993
32 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An accomplished soprano and educator, contributions to opera included performances at leading venues such as the Metropolitan Opera and the San Francisco Opera. Recognized for a rich and versatile vocal quality, performances spanned a wide range of repertoire from Baroque to contemporary works. Engaged in teaching and developing young singers, inspiring future generations in the art of singing. Won awards for vocal performance and was a respected figure in both performance and education throughout a notable career.
Performed at the Metropolitan Opera
Educated future generations of singers
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