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On this day in 1968 mezzo-soprano Shirley Verrett made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Carmen.
Shirley Verrett
69 pieces since 2005 — in 17 roles, at 5 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
69
pieces
17
roles
5
companies
22
years
By role
2 pieces as Carmen — stats above show all coverage for Shirley Verrett.
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“The silky-toned Miss Verrett makes the most of the situation”
On this day in 1968 mezzo-soprano Shirley Verrett made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Carmen.
I’ll take the fall
The days are getting shorter, but you can keep the prattle going this fall’s Talk of the Town! You will, you can, you must join in the discussion about: Great mezzo soprano performances (October),
Gained in translation (November), Teleport me back to… (December).
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