Shirley Verrett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Shirley Verrett

American opera singer, educator and writer

Date of Birth: 31-May-1931

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 05-Nov-2010

Profession: singer, opera singer, music pedagogue

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Shirley Verrett

  • Shirley Verrett (May 31, 1931 – November 5, 2010) was an African-American operatic mezzo-soprano who successfully transitioned into soprano roles, i.e.
  • soprano sfogato.
  • Verrett enjoyed great fame from the late 1960s through the 1990s, particularly well known for singing the works of Verdi and Donizetti.

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