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Violetta Villas

Polish cabaret star, singer, actress, composer, songwriter (1938-2011) · Musicians · Died at 73

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Czesława Maria Gospodarek, known by her stage name Violetta Villas, was a Polish and international cabaret star, singer, actress, composer and songwriter. Her voice was characterized as coloratura soprano, which spanned over four octaves. She could play the piano, violin, and trombone and had absolute pitch.

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Silver Medal for Merit to Culture - Gloria Artis

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Czesława Maria Gospodarek, known by her stage name Violetta Villas, was a Polish and international cabaret star, singer, actress, composer and songwriter. Her voice was characterized as coloratura soprano, which spanned over four octaves. She could play the piano, violin, and trombone and had absolute pitch. Characterisations of her included "the voice of the atomic age", "the singing toast of the continent", "a voice like French champagne", and the "Polish Yma Sumac". Villas was the first star of the Casino de Paris at Dunes Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas (1966-1970).

Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2011 · aged 73

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