Country

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United Kingdom

Birth

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October 22, 1946 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Death

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February 18, 2012 in London, England

Genre

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

 

Symphony

 

 

Vocal

 

Elizabeth Connell was a renowned classical music artist who was born on October 22, 1946, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 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 singer. Elizabeth showed an interest in music from a young age and began singing in her school choir. After completing her education, Elizabeth moved to London to pursue her music career. She studied at the Royal College of Music and the National Opera Studio. She made her professional debut in 1972 at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera, where she played the role of the Countess in Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro." Elizabeth's career took off after her debut, and she went on to perform in some of the world's most prestigious opera houses. She was known for her powerful voice and her ability to convey emotion through her performances. She was particularly renowned for her performances in the works of Richard Wagner, Giuseppe Verdi, and Richard Strauss. One of Elizabeth's most significant performances was in 1983 when she played the role of Brünnhilde in Wagner's "Ring Cycle" at the Bayreuth Festival. This was a significant achievement for Elizabeth, as the Bayreuth Festival is considered the most prestigious Wagner festival in the world. Her performance was widely praised, and she went on to perform the role of Brünnhilde in many other productions. Elizabeth also had a successful career as a concert singer. She performed in many of the world's leading concert halls, including the Royal Albert Hall in London and Carnegie Hall in New York. She was particularly renowned for her performances of Mahler's symphonies and the works of Benjamin Britten. Throughout her career, Elizabeth received many awards and accolades. In 1997, she was awarded the Order of Merit by the South African government for her contribution to music. She was also awarded the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2004 for her services to music. Elizabeth continued to perform well into her 60s, and her last performance was in 2010 when she played the role of Klytämnestra in Strauss's "Elektra" at the Royal Opera House in London. She passed away on February 18, 2012, at the age of 65. Elizabeth Connell was a remarkable artist who left a lasting impression on the world of classical music. Her powerful voice and emotional performances will be remembered for generations to come.

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