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Women musicians

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 47 Collections and/or Records:

Patrice Munsel

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Identifier: B367.03.0002.0016.00034
Abstract

Patrice Munsel (5-14-1925) Youngest singer who ever starred at the Met and appeared on many TV shows.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1917-1950

Riccarda McQuie for Colorado Reflections

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Identifier: couda-mcquie
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Riccarda McQuie, a professional violinist, was born in Chicago and moved to Colorado in 1918 to a homestead in the Colorado mountains with her mother. Reflects on her career playing the violin and teaching music students. McQuie discusses playing the violin on KOA radio station as an East High School student, traveling with the Orpheum Circuit, and her association with the Denver Symphony Orchestra (now known as the Colorado Symphony Orchestra).

Dates: Date Not Yet Determined

Rosa Ponselle

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Identifier: B367.03.0002.0018.00012
Abstract

Rosa Ponselle (1-22-1897 to 5-25-1981) Operatic soprano who sang mainly at the NY Met; one of the greatest sopranos of the past 100 years.

Dates: 1921-1951

Rosa Ponselle

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Identifier: B367.03.0002.0018.00013
Abstract

Rosa Ponselle (1-22-1897 to 5-25-1981) Operatic soprano who sang mainly at the NY Met; one of the greatest sopranos of the past 100 years.

Dates: 1921-1951

Rosa Ponselle in "La Vestale", 1926 March

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Identifier: B367.03.0002.0018.00011
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Rosa Ponselle (1-22-1897 to 5-25-1981) Operatic soprano who sang mainly at the NY Met; one of the greatest sopranos of the past 100 years.

Dates: 1926 March

Ruth Slenczynski, 1936 February 3

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Identifier: B367.03.0002.0020.00020
Abstract

Ruth Slenczynski (1-15-1925 to 11-15-1984) American pianist, child prodigy.

Dates: 1936 February 3

Yma Sumac, 1952 July 21

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Identifier: B367.03.0002.0020.00032
Abstract

Yma Sumac (9-13-1922 to 11-1-2006) Soprano of exotica music with extreme vocal range to five octaves.

Dates: 1952 July 21