Nell Rankin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Nell Rankin

singer

Date of Birth: 03-Jan-1924

Place of Birth: Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Date of Death: 13-Jan-2005

Profession: singer, musician, opera singer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Nell Rankin (January 3, 1924 – January 13, 2005) was an American operatic mezzo-soprano.
Though a successful opera singer internationally, she spent most of her career at the Metropolitan Opera, where she worked from 1951 to 1976.
She was particularly admired for her portrayals of Amneris in Verdi's Aida and the title role in Bizet's Carmen.
Opera News said, "Her full, generous tone and bold phrasing, especially in the Italian repertory, were unique among American mezzos of her generation.