Birth

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March 1, 1927 in Hartford, CT

Genre

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Opera

 

 

Symphony

 

Lucine Amara is a renowned American opera singer who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on March 1, 1927, in Hartford, Connecticut, Lucine Amara was raised in a family of musicians. Her father, Leon Amara, was a violinist, and her mother, Margaret Amara, was a pianist. Lucine Amara showed an early interest in music and began singing at the age of six. Amara's talent was recognized early on, and she was accepted into the Juilliard School of Music in New York City at the age of 17. She studied under the guidance of the renowned voice teacher, Beverley Peck Johnson, and made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1950, at the age of 23. She played the role of the Countess Almaviva in Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro," which was a huge success. Amara's performance at the Metropolitan Opera was highly acclaimed, and she went on to perform in several other productions, including "La Traviata," "Madama Butterfly," and "Tosca." She also performed in several productions outside of the Metropolitan Opera, including the San Francisco Opera, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and the New Orleans Opera. One of Amara's most notable performances was in the role of Mimi in Puccini's "La Boheme." Her performance was highly praised by critics, who described her voice as "rich and warm." Amara's performance in "La Boheme" was so successful that she went on to perform the role over 200 times throughout her career. Amara's talent and dedication to her craft were recognized with several awards and honors throughout her career. In 1954, she was awarded the Marian Anderson Award, which is given to outstanding young singers. In 1956, she was awarded the Richard Tucker Award, which is given to the most promising young American opera singer. In 1963, she was awarded the National Opera Institute Award for her contributions to the world of opera. Amara's career spanned over four decades, and she retired from performing in 1991. However, she continued to be involved in the world of opera, serving as a judge for several vocal competitions and teaching voice lessons to young singers. In addition to her contributions to the world of opera, Amara was also a philanthropist and a supporter of the arts. She established the Lucine Amara International Vocal Competition, which is held annually and provides young singers with the opportunity to showcase their talent and receive feedback from industry professionals. In conclusion, Lucine Amara was a talented and dedicated opera singer who made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Her performances were highly acclaimed, and she received several awards and honors throughout her career. Amara's legacy continues to live on through the Lucine Amara International Vocal Competition, which provides young singers with the opportunity to follow in her footsteps and pursue a career in opera.

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