Helen Donath
American soprano and actress in opera
Born
July 10th, 1940
85 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Soprano and actress performed extensively in opera during a prominent career. Gained acclaim for performances in leading roles at major opera houses. Engaged in concert performances and recordings, receiving recognition for vocal artistry and stage presence. Became a fixture in various opera productions and achieved a celebrated reputation within classical music circles.
Performed in 'La Traviata' at the Metropolitan Opera
Appeared in 'Carmen' at the San Francisco Opera
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