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Edith Dowd was a renowned classical music artist who was born on May 12, 1927, in New York City. She was the daughter of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Her mother was a pianist, and her father was a violinist. Edith showed an interest in music from a young age and began taking piano lessons at the age of five. As a child, Edith was also interested in singing and began taking voice lessons when she was 12 years old. She quickly discovered that singing was her true passion and decided to pursue a career in opera. She attended the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, where she studied voice and opera. After graduating from Juilliard, Edith began her career as an opera singer. She made her debut in 1951 at the New York City Opera, where she performed the role of the Queen of the Night in Mozart's "The Magic Flute." Her performance was well-received, and she quickly became a sought-after performer. Over the next few years, Edith performed in many major opera houses around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, the Royal Opera House in London, and La Scala in Milan. She was known for her powerful voice and her ability to bring emotion and depth to her performances. One of Edith's most memorable performances was in 1958, when she performed the role of Lucia in Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammermoor" at the Metropolitan Opera. Her performance was so powerful that it brought the audience to tears, and she received a standing ovation. Throughout her career, Edith received many awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In 1960, she was awarded the National Opera Institute Award for her outstanding contributions to opera. She was also awarded the Order of Merit by the Italian government in recognition of her contributions to Italian opera. In addition to her work as an opera singer, Edith was also a dedicated teacher. She taught voice at the Juilliard School of Music for many years and was known for her ability to inspire and motivate her students. Edith retired from performing in 1980 but continued to teach voice until her death in 2008. She was remembered as a talented and dedicated artist who had a profound impact on the world of classical music. Her legacy lives on through the many students she taught and the recordings of her performances that continue to inspire and move audiences around the world.

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