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Risë Stevens

American opera singer, vocalist and actress (1913-2013) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 99

Risë Stevens was an American operatic mezzo-soprano and actress. Beginning in 1938, she sang for the Metropolitan Opera in New York City for more than two decades during the 1940s and 1950s. She was most noted for her portrayals of the central character in Carmen by Georges Bizet.

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From 1963 to 1968 she was director of the Metropolitan Opera National Company.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 2013 · aged 99

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