Marilyn Horne
American opera singer (born 1934) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marilyn Berneice Horne (born January 16, 1934)[2] is an American mezzo-soprano opera singer. She specialized in roles requiring beauty of tone, excellent breath support, and the ability to execute difficult coloratura passages. She is a recipient of the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honors, and has won four Grammy Awards.
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Marilyn Horne | |
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Born | (1934-01-16) January 16, 1934 (age 90) Bradford, Pennsylvania |
Other names | Jackie Peanut[1] |
Occupation | Opera singer |
Years active | 1954–1999 |
Known for | Bel canto and opera seria roles |
Spouse | Henry Lewis (1960–1979; divorced) |
Children | 1 |
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