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Singers

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1257 Collections and/or Records:

Beatrice Krebs in 'The Ballad of Baby Doe', 1966

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Identifier: M123.03.0051.0006.00002
Abstract

Beatrice Krebs (right), a mezzo-contralto singer who performed with the Central City Opera in the 1956 world premiere of 'The Ballad of Baby doe', appears in 'The Ballad of Baby Doe' with Leyna Gabriele.

Dates: 1966

Benjamin Gigli, 1924

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Identifier: B367.03.0006.0010
Abstract

Beniamino Gigli; March 20, 1890 – November 30, 1957) was an Italian opera singer. The most famous tenor of his generation, he was renowned internationally for the great beauty of his voice and the soundness of his vocal technique. Music critics sometimes took him to task, however, for what was perceived to be the over-emotionalism of his interpretations. Nevertheless, such was Gigli's talent, he is considered to be one of the very finest tenors in the recorded history of music.

Dates: 1924

Benjamin Rayson

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Identifier: M123.03.0059.0019.00001
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Portrait of Benjamin Rayson, a baritone singer who performed with the Central City Opera as Jack Rance in 'The Girl of the Golden west' and as Marcello in 'La Boheme' during the 1962 season, as the Count di Luna in 'Il Trovatore' in 1963 and as Count Johan Ankerstrom in 'A Masked Ball' in 1967.'

Dates: 1930-1969

Benjamin Rayson

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Identifier: M123.03.0059.0019.00002
Abstract

Portrait of Benjamin Rayson, a baritone singer who performed with the Central City Opera as Jack Rance in 'The Girl of the Golden west' and as Marcello in 'La Boheme' during the 1962 season, as the Count di Luna in 'Il Trovatore' in 1963 and as Count Johan Ankerstrom in 'A Masked Ball' in 1967.'

Dates: 1930-1969

Benjamin Thomas

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Identifier: M123.03.0063.0004.00001
Abstract

Portrait of Benjamin Thomas, a baritone singer who performed with the Central City Opera as prince Yamadori in the 1950 production of 'Madame Butterfly,' and in 1951 as th Duke of Verona in 'Romeo and Juliet' and also as the Chief of Police in 'Amelia Goes to the Ball.'

Dates: 1930-1969

Benjamin Thomas

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Identifier: M123.03.0063.0004.00002
Abstract

Portrait of Benjamin Thomas, a baritone singer who performed with the Central City Opera as prince Yamadori in the 1950 production of 'Madame Butterfly,' and in 1951 as th Duke of Verona in 'Romeo and Juliet' and also as the Chief of Police in 'Amelia Goes to the Ball.'

Dates: 1930-1969

Bernard Turgeon

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Identifier: M123.03.0063.0011.00001
Abstract

Portrait of Bernard Turgeon, a baritone singer who performed with the Central City Opera as Taddeo in the 1966 production of the opera 'The Italian Girl in Algiers' and as doctor Malatesto in the 1967 opera 'Don Pasquale.'

Dates: 1930-1969

Bernard Turgeon

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Identifier: M123.03.0063.0011.00002
Abstract

Autographed portrait of Bernard Turgeon, a baritone singer who performed with the Central City Opera as Taddeo in the 1966 opera 'The italian Girl in Algiers' and as Doctor Malatesto in the 1967 opera 'Don Pasquale.'

Dates: 1930-1969

Betti Clark, 1953

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Identifier: M123.03.0040.0011.00001
Abstract

Autographed portrait of Betti Clark, a performer who worked with the Central City Opera.

Dates: 1953

Beverly Bower

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Identifier: M123.03.0037.0014.00003
Abstract

Beverly Bower, a soprano opera singer who performed with the Central City Opera in the 1961 productions of " The Miracle Worker" and "La Traviata", and the 1962 production of "The Girl of the Golden West"

Dates: 1930-1969