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Anne Wiggins Brown

American singer (1912-2009) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 96

Anne Wiggins Brown was an American lyric soprano for whom George Gershwin rewrote the part of "Bess" into a leading role in the original production of his opera Porgy and Bess in 1935.

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Awards

Arts Council Norway Honorary Award2000

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 2009 · aged 96

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