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Jessye Norman
Born 1945-09-15Augusta, Georgia, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jessye Norman (September 15, 1945 – September 30, 2019) was an American opera singer and recitalist. A dramatic soprano, Norman was associated in particular with the Wagnerian repertoire, and with the roles of Sieglinde, Ariadne, Alceste, Leonore, and Cassandre. Apart from receiving several honorary doctorates and other awards, she also received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Medal of Arts, and was a member of the British Royal Academy of Music.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The Magic of SpiritualsSelf (archive footage)Mitterrand, président culturelSelf (archive footage)Toni Morrison RemembersSelfKarajan's Magic and MythSelfVangelis – Mythodea (Music for the NASA Mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey)Self - Lead SingerIm Herzen des Lichts – Die Nacht der PrimadonnenSelfOedipus RexJocastaSymphony for the SpireRoleJessye Norman at Notre DameSelfTchaikovsky: 150th Birthday Gala from LeningradSelf - SopranoSpirituals in ConcertHerselfJessye Norman Sings CarmenHerselfDie WalküreSieglindeKathleen Battle and Jessye Norman Sing Spirituals at Carnegie HallRoleBluebeard’s Castle / Erwartung (The Met)Judith/The WomanJessye Norman at Ely CathedralHerselfNelson Mandela 70th Birthday TributeSelfAriadne auf NaxosAriadne / PrimadonnaThe Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday ConcertSelfDialogues des CarmélitesRoleJessye Norman - SingerHerselfOzawaSelfBerlioz: Les TroyensCassandreVerdi: RequiemSelf - Mezzo-soprano