Glenys Fowles was a renowned Australian soprano who made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on 30th November 1949 in Melbourne, Australia, Fowles showed an early interest in music and began singing at a young age. She received her formal training in music at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, where she studied under the guidance of renowned vocal coach Dame Joan Hammond. Fowles made her professional debut in 1970, performing the role of Micaela in Bizet's opera Carmen at the Victorian State Opera. Her performance was well-received, and she soon became a regular performer with the company. Over the next few years, Fowles performed in several operas, including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and La Traviata. In 1973, Fowles made her debut with the Australian Opera, performing the role of Pamina in Mozart's The Magic Flute. Her performance was highly acclaimed, and she soon became a regular performer with the company. Over the next few years, Fowles performed in several productions with the Australian Opera, including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and La Traviata. In 1975, Fowles was invited to perform at the Royal Opera House in London, where she performed the role of Mimi in Puccini's La Boheme. Her performance was well-received, and she soon became a regular performer at the Royal Opera House. Over the next few years, Fowles performed in several productions at the Royal Opera House, including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and La Traviata. In 1978, Fowles was awarded the Order of Australia for her services to music. The same year, she was invited to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, where she performed the role of Mimi in La Boheme. Her performance was highly acclaimed, and she soon became a regular performer at the Metropolitan Opera. Over the next few years, Fowles performed in several productions at the Metropolitan Opera, including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and La Traviata. In 1981, Fowles was awarded the Australian Music Prize for her contribution to the world of classical music. The same year, she was invited to perform at the Salzburg Festival in Austria, where she performed the role of Donna Elvira in Mozart's Don Giovanni. Her performance was well-received, and she soon became a regular performer at the Salzburg Festival. Over the next few years, Fowles performed in several productions at the Salzburg Festival, including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and La Traviata. In 1984, Fowles retired from performing due to health reasons. However, she continued to contribute to the world of classical music as a vocal coach and mentor. She taught at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and the Victorian College of the Arts, where she trained several young singers who went on to have successful careers in music. Fowles passed away on 12th August 2015, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire young musicians around the world. Her contribution to the world of classical music will always be remembered, and her performances will continue to be celebrated for years to come.

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