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What nationality is Marilyn Horne?

What nationality is Marilyn Horne?

American
Marilyn Horne/Nationality

Marilyn Horne, in full Marilyn Bernice Horne, (born January 16, 1934, Bradford, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American mezzo-soprano noted for the seamless quality and exceptional range and flexibility of her voice, especially in coloratura roles by Gioacchino Rossini and George Frideric Handel.

Where is Marilyn Horne now?

After retiring from the opera stage, Marilyn Horne dedicated her life to educating young aspiring singers. Considered one of the greatest mezzo-sopranos of all time, her contributions to opera are indelible to the craft. Her archive is now a permanent part of the collections of the University of Pittsburgh.

Is Marilyn Horne white or black?

Horne, the American operatic mezzo-soprano, turned 80 last week. Her hair is white, her gait a tad unsteady, and she underwent treatment for pancreatic cancer in 2006 and 2007, but her build is still solid, her skin firm, her voice strong, her eyes twinkling, and her cancer gone.

When did Marilyn Horne retire?

1999
Horne retired from the concert stage in 1999,and during retirement she has been director the voice program at Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, California. She donated her personal archives to the University of Pittsburgh, where the Marilyn Horne Museum was opened to the public in 2017.

Who was Marilyn Horne married to?

Henry Lewism. 1960–1979
Nicola Zaccariam.?–1989
Marilyn Horne/Spouse

Was Marilyn Horne a man?

Marilyn Horne (born January 16, 1934) is an American mezzo-soprano opera singer….

Marilyn Horne
Occupation Mezzo-soprano opera singer
Known for Bel canto and opera seria roles
Spouse(s) Henry Lewis (1960–1979), divorced

Who is Marilyn Horne married to?

Is Marilyn Horne married?