Licia Albanese, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Licia Albanese

Italian-born American operatic soprano

Date of Birth: 22-Jul-1909

Place of Birth: Bari, Apulia, Italy

Date of Death: 15-Aug-2014

Profession: singer, opera singer

Nationality: United States, Italy

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Licia Albanese (July 22, 1909 – August 15, 2014) was an Italian-born American operatic soprano.
Noted especially for her portrayals of the lyric heroines of Verdi and Puccini, Albanese was a leading artist with the Metropolitan Opera from 1940 to 1966.
She also made many recordings and was chairwoman of The Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation, which is dedicated to assisting young artists and singers.