Jessye Norman
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...
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...
Known For
Cast Credits
Vangelis – Mythodea (Music for the NASA Mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey)
as Self - Lead Singer
Oedipus Rex
as Jocasta
Die Walküre
as Sieglinde
Bluebeard’s Castle / Erwartung (The Met)
as Judith/The Woman
Ariadne auf Naxos
as Ariadne / Primadonna
Berlioz: Les Troyens
as Cassandre
Verdi: Requiem
as Self - Mezzo-soprano