Jessye Norman

Soprano, Opera singer

1945 –

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Who is Jessye Norman?

Jessye Mae Norman is an American Grammy award-winning contemporary opera singer and recitalist, and is a successful performer of classical music. A dramatic soprano, Norman is associated in particular with the Wagnerian repertoire, and with the roles of Sieglinde, Ariadne, Alceste, and Leonore.

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Born
Sep 15, 1945
Augusta
Also known as
  • Norman, Jessye
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Howard University
  • University of Michigan
  • A. R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet High School
Lived in
  • Augusta

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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