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Marilyn Horne

Marilyn Horne

Born January 16, 1934

Nicknames: Jackie Horne (Her off-stage nickname)

Nationality: American

Voice Type: Mezzo-Soprano

Professional Debut: In 1954 she was dubbed the singing voice of Dorothy Dandridge in the film Carmen Jones. The same year she made her stage debut as Hata in The Bartered Bride with the Los Angeles Guild Opera.

Famous Roles: Isabella in L’Italiana in Algeri, Marie in Wozzeck, Adalgisa in Norma

Quotes:

“I must absorb everything while I’m still singing and step onto the stages of my many homes, and look out at the familiar surroundings, at the people who have come to hear me, to hear music.” -Marilyn Horne

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Cruda sorte – L’Italiana in Algeri – Rossini

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Una voce poco fa – Il Barbiere di Siviglia – Rossini

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