Helen Donath

American soprano and actress in opera

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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