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Bronhill, June (1929-...), an Australian coloratura soprano, won international acclaim after winning the Sun aria contest in 1950. Bronhill successfully sang opera, operettas, and musical comedy. One of her greatest successes was in the title role of the Hungarian composer Franz Lehar's famous operetta The Merry Widow in London in 1958 and 1960. She also starred in productions of the musicals The Sound of Music and Robert and Elizabeth.
Raisbeck, Rosina (1916-...), a noted Australian singer, was a principal soprano for the Covent Garden Opera Company (now Royal Opera) in Covent… More>>
Pears, Sir Peter (1910-1986), was an English opera and concert singer of international repute. He developed a technique that made sensitive use of… More>>
Te Wiata, Inia (1915-1971), a New Zealand singer, was the first Maori to become an internationally know opera star. He gained an international… More>>
Peerce, Jan (1904-1984), became one of the most successful American opera and concert tenors of his day. His faultless musicianship won praise from… More>>
Hammond, Dame Joan (1912-1996), a New Zealand-born soprano, became famous as an opera singer and concert artist. She was known for her strong,… More>>
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