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Peerce, Jan (1904-1984), became one of the most successful American opera and concert tenors of his day. His faultless musicianship won praise from Arturo Toscanini and other leading conductors. Peerce was the tenor in several of the famous Toscanini-NBC opera radio broadcasts. The broadcasts were later transferred to commercial recordings. Peerce's lyrical voice retained its power even when he was more than 60 years old.
Nilsson, Birgit (1918-2005), was a celebrated Swedish dramatic soprano. She became noted for the power and clarity of her voice. Critics generally… More>>
Dawson, Peter (1882-1961), was an Australian baritone best known for his interpretations of ballads. Dawson was featured on some of the earliest… More>>
Coertse, Mimi, KOORT see, MEE mee (1932-...), was the first South African opera singer to gain international recognition. Maria Sophia Coertse was… More>>
Anderson, Marian (1897-1993), was an African American contralto. She gained fame primarily as a concert singer. In 1955, Anderson became the first… More>>
De los Angeles, Victoria (1923-2005), a Spanish lyric soprano, won international acclaim as an opera singer, a recitalist, and an orchestral… More>>
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