Licia Albanese
Soprano and actress with operatic acclaim
Born
July 22nd, 1909
116 years ago
Died
August 15th, 2014
10 years ago — 105 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in Italy, a prominent soprano achieved acclaim in opera and concert settings. Studied at the Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi in Milan. Debuted at the Metropolitan Opera in 1940 and established a long and successful career, performing roles such as Mimi in "La Bohème" and Liu in "Turandot." Performed alongside renowned artists and participated in various orchestral performances. Also held a notable acting career in film and television. Advocated for the arts and contributed to educational efforts within vocal performance.
Debuted at the Metropolitan Opera in 1940
Performed Mimi in "La Bohème" and Liu in "Turandot"
Contributed to vocal performance education
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