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Ann Crumb was a renowned American classical music artist, known for her exceptional vocal range and versatility. Born on May 25, 1950, in Charleston, West Virginia, Ann was the daughter of renowned composer George Crumb and his wife Elizabeth Crumb. Growing up in a family of musicians, Ann was exposed to music from an early age and showed a keen interest in singing. Ann's musical journey began when she started taking piano lessons at the age of six. However, it was her singing talent that caught the attention of her parents and music teachers. Ann's parents recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. She started taking voice lessons and soon became a part of her school's choir. After completing her high school education, Ann enrolled at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, where she studied voice and opera. She graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1972 and went on to pursue a Master of Music degree from the same institution. Ann's professional career began in the early 1970s when she started performing in various operas and musicals. Her breakthrough performance came in 1976 when she played the lead role of Rose in the Broadway production of "The Threepenny Opera." Her performance was widely acclaimed, and she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Over the years, Ann continued to perform in various operas and musicals, both on Broadway and in regional theaters. Some of her notable performances include the role of Fantine in "Les Misérables," Lily Garland in "On the Twentieth Century," and Betty Schaefer in "Sunset Boulevard." She also performed in several operas, including "The Turn of the Screw," "The Rape of Lucretia," and "The Ghosts of Versailles." Ann's talent and dedication to her craft earned her several awards and accolades throughout her career. In 1988, she won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Non-Resident Production for her performance in "Aspects of Love." She also received a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in "Anna Karenina." In addition to her work on stage, Ann was also a prolific recording artist. She recorded several albums, including "The Seven Deadly Sins," "The Threepenny Opera," and "The Ghosts of Versailles." Her recordings received critical acclaim and helped to establish her as one of the leading classical music artists of her time. Ann's career spanned over four decades, and she continued to perform and record music until her untimely death in 2019. Her legacy as a talented and versatile artist lives on, and she remains an inspiration to aspiring musicians and performers around the world.

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