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Risë Stevens (/ ˈ r iː s ə /; June 11, 1913 – March 20, 2013) was an American operatic mezzo-soprano and actress. Beginning in 1938, she sang for the Metropolitan Opera in New York City for more than two decades during the 1940s and 1950s.
Risë Stevens was a versatile performer who sang in operas, films, TV and concerts. She was known for her roles in Carmen, Samson et Dalila, The Chocolate Soldier and Journey Back to Oz.
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- Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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Mar 21, 2013 · Risë Stevens, the internationally renowned mezzo-soprano who had a 23-year career with the Metropolitan Opera, where she practically owned the role of Carmen during the 1940s and ’50s,...
Learn about the life and career of Risë Stevens, a famous mezzo-soprano singer who performed at the Metropolitan Opera and in films. Find out her birth and death dates, family, roles, awards, and trivia.
- June 11, 1913
- March 20, 2013
Mar 21, 2013 · Risë Stevens, a mezzo-soprano who sang at the Metropolitan Opera for nearly a quarter-century and then went on to become one of the Met's most prominent supporters and...
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Mar 20, 2013 · Risë Stevens was a renowned opera singer who performed at the Metropolitan Opera and in films and radio. She also helped develop young American singers and opera in the US through various roles and honors.
Mar 21, 2013 · Risë Stevens, the internationally renowned mezzo-soprano who had a 23-year career with the Metropolitan Opera, where she practically owned the role of Carmen during the 1940s and ’50s, died...
