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Jessye Mae Norman (September 15, 1945 – September 30, 2019) was an American opera singer and recitalist. She was able to perform dramatic soprano roles, but did not limit herself to that voice type.
Jessye Norman (born September 15, 1945, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.—died September 30, 2019, New York, New York) was an American operatic soprano, one of the finest of her day, who also enjoyed a successful concert career.
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Sep 30, 2019 · Jessye Norman, the majestic American soprano who brought a sumptuous, shimmering voice to a broad range of roles at the Metropolitan Opera and houses around the world, died on Monday in New...
Sep 30, 2019 · Soprano Jessye Norman died Monday morning at Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital in New York. Her death was confirmed to NPR by a spokesperson for her family, Gwendolyn Quinn,...
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Oct 1, 2019 · American opera singer and recitalist Jessye Norman delivers a powerful performance of "Amazing Grace" as a tribute to Bahamian-American actor and film director Sidney Poitier at the 1995...
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Oct 1, 2019 · The great soprano, who died on Monday at 74, had a regal, even haughty presence, but also vocal charisma to spare. Jessye Norman performing during a 100th birthday tribute for Marian Anderson...
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Sep 30, 2019 · Jessye Norman, the renowned international opera star whose passionate soprano voice won her four Grammy Awards, the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honor, has died, according to family spokesperson.
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