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Brief
Verrett (1931-2010) was an operatic mezzo-soprano who established herself as a soprano sfogato, mastering both vocal ranges with extraordinary power and flexibility throughout her celebrated career. She rose to international prominence from the late 1960s through the 1990s, earning particular acclaim for her commanding interpretations of Verdi and Donizetti heroines, along with definitive portrayals of roles like Carmen, Tosca, and Lady Macbeth.
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May 31, 1931, New Orleans, LA
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November 5, 2010 (age 79), Ann Arbor, MI
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Opera Singer - soprano and mezzo soprano; Educator
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The Juilliard School
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Marion Szekely-Freschl
Anna Fitziu
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*some sources say April 6, 1845
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