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United Kingdom

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Opera

 

Anne-Marie Owens is a renowned mezzo-soprano opera singer who has captivated audiences around the world with her powerful voice and emotive performances. Born on May 16, 1960, in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, Owens grew up in a musical family and began singing at a young age. Her father was a choir director and her mother was a pianist, so music was always a part of her life. Owens attended the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, where she studied under the tutelage of renowned vocal coach Patricia Routledge. She graduated with a degree in vocal performance in 1982 and went on to make her professional debut with the Welsh National Opera in 1984. Throughout her career, Owens has performed in some of the world's most prestigious opera houses, including the Royal Opera House in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and the Paris Opera. She has also worked with some of the most celebrated conductors and directors in the industry, including Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Antonio Pappano, and Sir David McVicar. One of Owens' most notable performances was her portrayal of the title character in Richard Strauss' "Elektra" at the Royal Opera House in 2003. Her powerful voice and intense stage presence earned her critical acclaim and cemented her reputation as one of the leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation. Owens has also received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In 1995, she was awarded the Welsh Singer of the Year award, and in 2002, she was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to music. She has also been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the Olivier Award and the Grammy Award. In addition to her work on the opera stage, Owens is also a sought-after concert performer and has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. She has also recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Mahler's "Das Lied von der Erde" with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Throughout her career, Owens has remained committed to promoting the arts and supporting young musicians. She has served as a mentor to many aspiring singers and has worked with several youth orchestras and music education programs. In recent years, Owens has continued to perform and record, and her voice has only grown more powerful and expressive with time. She remains one of the most respected and beloved mezzo-sopranos in the world of classical music, and her contributions to the art form will continue to inspire and delight audiences for generations to come.

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