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Kathleen Deanna Battle (born August 13, 1948) is an American operatic soprano known for her distinctive vocal range and tone. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Battle initially became known for her work within the concert repertoire through performances with major orchestras during the early and mid-1970s. She made her opera debut in 1975.
Kathleen Battle (born Aug. 13, 1948, Portsmouth, Ohio, U.S.) is an American opera singer, among the finest coloratura sopranos of her time. As a child and young adult Battle was both a good student and a good singer.
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Apr 5, 2016 · Kathleen Battle. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: A 22-year-old fight between Battle and New York's Metropolitan Opera is getting a new act. Battle is a soprano, and her fame grew...
May 13, 2024 · The soprano returned to the Met after a long absence, accompanied by harp and guitar. She sang songs from Purcell, Handel, Schubert, Villa-Lobos and more, revealing glimpses of her former voice and her diva personality.
Soprano Kathleen Battle is returning to the Metropolitan Opera at age 75 for a recital on May 12. It's only her second appearance there since the company fired her in 1994 and publicly accused her of what it called “unprofessional actions.”
Mar 18, 2024 · New York, NY (March 18, 2024)— Soprano Kathleen Battle returns to the Met for a special concert program on Sunday, May 12 at 5PM, her first appearance at the Met since her historic concert in 2016 highlighting music of the Underground Railroad.
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Nov 15, 2016 · After the bitterness of the soprano Kathleen Battle’s rift with the Metropolitan Opera in 1994, it looked as if she would never return to the company’s stage.
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