Camilla Williams, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Camilla Williams

American operatic soprano

Date of Birth: 18-Oct-1919

Place of Birth: Danville, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 29-Jan-2012

Profession: singer, opera singer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Camilla Ella Williams (October 18, 1919 – January 29, 2012) was an American operatic soprano who performed nationally and internationally.
After studying with renowned teachers in New York City, she was the first African American to receive a regular contract with a major American opera company, the New York City Opera.
She had earlier won honors in vocal competitions and the Marian Anderson Fellowship in 1943–44. In 1954 she became the first African American to sing a major role with the Vienna State Opera.
She later also performed as a soloist with numerous European orchestras.
As a concert artist, she toured throughout the United States as well as Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
In 1977, she was the first African American appointed as Professor of Voice at Indiana University, where she taught until 1997.



Alternative names	Carl Van Vetchen; Carl van Vechten
Description	American writer and photographer
Date of birth/death	17 June 1880	21 December 1964
Location of birth/death	Cedar Rapids	New York City
Authority control	: Q312851 VIAF: 5056030 ISNI: 0000 0001 1558 7789 ULAN: 500058409 LCCN: n78095475 NLA: 35576955 WorldCat