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566:(c.1869–1933), successful classical soprano who performed for American presidents and the British royal family
316:(1927–2009), mezzo-soprano who performed in concerts and operas from the 1950s and later served as an educator
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663:(1931–2010), operatic mezzo-soprano known for singing works of Verdi and Donizetti from the late 1960s
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423:(born 1948), international operatic soprano and concert performer acclaimed for her portrayal of Bess
408:
151:
520:(c. 1820–1876), best known African-American concert singer of her times, also conductor and educator
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340:(born 1955), lyric coloratura soprano who has performed in many of the world's leading opera houses
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615:(1945–2019), celebrated dramatic soprano who performed leading roles in opera and sang in recitals
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572:(fl. 1990s), soprano and educator who has performed in operatic roles and oratorio engagements
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639:(1898–1992), pioneering African-American operatic soprano who performed in Chicago from 1937
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498:(born 1950), gospel and mezzo-soprano opera singer, known for performing Kundry in Wagner's
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633:(born 1944), operatic mezzo-soprano who gave over 100 performance at the Metropolitan Opera
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575:
435:
331:
319:
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25:
645:(1849–1937), coloratura soprano, the first African American to perform at the White House
450:(1894–1962), musician, educator and founding director of the National Negro Opera Company
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675:(1919–2012), operatic soprano and educator who performed nationally and internationally
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621:(born 1979), operatic soprano known for her interpretation of Violetta, Mimi and Thaïs
544:(1898–1986), pioneering African-American opera singer who performed the title role in
770:
678:
636:
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474:(born 1950), operatic soprano and mezzo-soprano, classical and jazz concert performer
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364:(born 1983), operatic soprano performing in leading roles in several opera companies
591:
468:(1890–1967), classical concert performer and opera singer who gained fame in France
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588:(born 1956), operatic soprano best known for her concert performances and recitals
417:(born 1959), international lirico spinto soprano appearing in leading opera houses
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538:(born 1948), operatic soprano and concert singer who has settled in Switzerland
456:(1925–2015), coloratura soprano, early international African-American performer
405:(born 1949), operatic soprano and mezzo-soprano and classical concert performer
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343:
194:
109:
609:(born 1979), classical soprano who has performed with leading opera companies
507:(born 1964), operatic mezzo-soprano known for performing the title roles in
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399:(fl. 2000s), operatic soprano, classical and jazz concert singer and actress
85:
38:
651:(1923–1985), singer who starred in musical theatre and opera from the 1940s
444:(1931–2012), operatic soprano and concert singer who settled in Switzerland
532:(born 1958), soprano who has performed in opera and modern classical works
526:(born 1932), major international coloratura soprano and concert performer
438:(1907–1960), operatic soprano remembered for performing Aida in the 1940s
627:(born 1927), internationally acclaimed soprano at the Metropolitan Opera
352:(born 1963), operatic soprano admired for performances of Verdi heroines
322:(1897–1993), singer of classical music and spirituals, including opera
304:(born 1925), operatic soprano also performing in recitals and concerts
600:(1884–1960), operatic soprano who performed Clara in the première of
462:(1908–1943), pioneering short-lived African-American operatic soprano
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aka
Wilhelmenia Wiggins Fernandez, soprano, actress. (1949 – 2024)
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429:(fl. 1960s), operatic soprano best known for performing Clara in
554:(1930–2019), operatic spinto soprano who performed in the 1970s
480:(fl. 2000s), Canadian geneticist and classical soprano singer
681:(1911–1996), coloratura soprano, "Iowa's First Lady of Song"
669:(born 1937), international soprano opera and concert singer
578:(born 1961), operatic soprano known for performing Bess in
370:(1939–1983), actress, opera singer, director and playwright
746:(1931–1967), child prodigy, concert pianist and journalist
657:(1890–1961), operatic soprano, music educator and musician
230:
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Festiwalu Dialogu Czterech Kultur, Łódź, Poland.
346:(1984), operatic soprano and classical crossover artist
492:(1903–1994), philanthropist, musician and opera singer
724:(born 1960), pianist, conductor, filmmaker and writer
700:(born 1935), classical and jazz pianist, and composer
203:(born 1960), conductor, filmmaker, pianist and writer
560:(born 1949), mezzo-soprano opera singer and educator
376:(born 1937), leading mezzo-soprano of her generation
197:(1895–1992), choral conductor, composer and educator
334:(born 1948), operatic soprano and concert performer
94:(1928–1994), composer, singer, pianist and educator
112:(born 1928), composer, author, pastor and educator
328:(born 1936), major international operatic soprano
228:(1868–1941), educator, writer and creator of the
18:list of African-American women in classical music
411:(1937–2017), operatic mezzo-soprano and educator
358:(1936–2001), operatic mezzo-soprano and educator
237:(1925–2019), educator, singer and choir director
393:(1954–2021), operatic mezzo-soprano and actress
718:(1920–2001), pianist, accompanist and educator
209:(born 1949), conductor, educator and violinist
88:(1884–1974), composer, singer and music critic
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298:performs in the East Room of the White House
154:(1908–2004), composer, activist and educator
706:(1891–1964), pianist, educator and composer
310:(born 1949), international operatic soprano
172:(1887–1953), composer, pianist and educator
130:(1904–1989), composer, pianist and educator
24:women who are notable in various fields of
594:(fl. 1980s), operatic soprano and educator
166:(born 1962), composer, singer and academic
118:(born 1982), composer and chamber musician
76:(1896–1977), composer, author and activist
58:(born 1956), composer, writer and educator
191:, African-American and Hispanic conductor
694:(1913–1972), early composer and pianist
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777:African-American classical musicians
762:List of classic female blues singers
100:(born 1953), composer and librettist
262:(born 1976), violinist and composer
256:(born 1991), violinist and composer
215:(born 1950), conductor and educator
280:(1913–2005), bassist and conductor
178:(1907–1999), composer and educator
148:(1924–1979), composer and educator
136:(born 1946), composer and educator
124:(born 1940), composer and educator
106:(born 1943), composer and educator
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730:(1896-1928), pianist and educator
82:(1891–1964), composer and pianist
64:(1913–1972), composer and pianist
792:Lists of African-American people
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712:(1883–1969), concert pianist
736:(1913–1994), member of the
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582:as well as Aida and Salome
250:, tuba player and educator
787:Women in classical music
802:Lists of women in music
797:Lists of American women
757:Lists of women in music
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274:(born 1959), violinist
226:Harriet Gibbs Marshall
74:Shirley Graham Du Bois
70:, composer and flutist
56:Regina Harris Baiocchi
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782:Classical music lists
655:Florence Cole Talbert
643:Marie Selika Williams
484:Wilhelmenia Fernandez
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235:Rebecca Walker Steele
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158:Evelyn La Rue Pittman
142:(born 1972), composer
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518:Elizabeth Greenfield
448:Mary Cardwell Dawson
409:Barbara Smith Conrad
268:(born 1943), harpist
152:Zenobia Powell Perry
722:Nina Gamble Kennedy
716:Anne Gamble Kennedy
704:Helen Eugenia Hagan
496:Gail Varina Gilmore
490:Zelma Watson George
260:Nokuthula Ngwenyama
201:Nina Gamble Kennedy
176:Irene Britton Smith
98:Cynthia Cozette Lee
80:Helen Eugenia Hagan
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338:Harolyn Blackwell
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164:Rosephanye Powell
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673:Camilla Williams
667:Felicia Weathers
570:Jonita Lattimore
542:Caterina Jarboro
454:Mattiwilda Dobbs
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146:Julia Perry
771:Categories
524:Reri Grist
344:Angel Blue
195:Eva Jessye
183:Conductors
110:Lena McLin
104:Tania León
16:This is a
460:Ruby Elzy
220:Educators
86:Nora Holt
32:Composers
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500:Parsifal
548:in 1933
509:Carmen
254:Ezinma
546:Aida
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