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Dame Gwyneth Jones DBE (born 7 November 1936) is a Welsh dramatic soprano, widely regarded as one of the greatest Wagnerian sopranos in the second half of the 20th century.
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May 29, 2017 · Learn about the life and career of Gwyneth Jones, a versatile and powerful singer who performed in various operas, from Verdi to Wagner. Find out her achievements, roles, awards, and projects in this short biography.
Watch a rare interview with the Welsh dramatic soprano GWYNETH JONES, who talks about her early life and her connection to the role of Isolde. Learn more about her career, her voice and her legacy in this video.
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Star soprano Dame Gwyneth Jones discusses her passion for Wagner and discovering new things every time she performs a role.She also describes how she learnt ...
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soprano. Gwyneth Jones. November 7, 1936 - Pontnewynydd (Wales) About. Dame Gwyneth Jones was born in Wales, Great Britain. After studies at the Royal College of Music, London-, The Accademia Chigiana Siena, the International Opera Studio in Zurich and with Maria Carpi, she made her debut at the Zurich Opera House in 1962.
Jones' professional debut, as a mezzo-soprano, was the role of Annina in Der Rosenkavalier with the Zurich Opera in 1962. Shortly afterwards, she noticed her voice moving upward, which allowed her to sing her first soprano role of Amelia in Un Ballo in Maschera.
