Phyllis Curtin

Phyllis Curtin (born December 3, 1921) is an American soprano.

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December 3 - 1921 - American

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She was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia and studied at Wellesley College.

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Clarksburg, West Virginia - Wellesley College

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Ms. Curtin made her operatic debut as Lisa in The Queen of Spades with the New England Opera in 1946. She became a star of the New York City Opera and made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1961.

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New England Opera - New York City Opera - Metropolitan Opera

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She was known for her creation of new roles and for her dedication to song recitals. She taught at Yale University and Boston University.

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Yale University - Boston University

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