Country

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United States of America

Birth

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December 5, 1898 in Del Rio, TN

Death

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January 26, 1947 in Denmark

Genre

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Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Grace Moore was an American soprano and actress who was born on December 5, 1898, in Del Rio, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Richard Lawson Moore, a Baptist minister, and his wife, Mary Elizabeth Moore. Grace was the youngest of their eight children. Grace's love for music began at an early age. She started singing in her father's church choir when she was just four years old. Her parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Grace attended Ward-Belmont College in Nashville, where she studied voice and piano. After completing her studies, Grace moved to New York City to pursue a career in opera. She made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1928, singing the role of Mimi in Puccini's La Bohème. Her performance was well-received, and she quickly became a popular performer at the Met. Grace's success at the Met led to opportunities in Europe. She performed in London, Paris, and Milan, where she sang the lead role in Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Her performance was so well-received that she was invited to perform for the King and Queen of Italy. In addition to her opera performances, Grace also appeared in several films. She made her film debut in 1930, starring in the musical comedy A Lady's Morals. She went on to appear in several other films, including One Night of Love, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Grace's success in both opera and film made her a popular celebrity in the 1930s. She was known for her beauty, her powerful voice, and her charismatic personality. She was often compared to other famous sopranos of the time, such as Lily Pons and Rosa Ponselle. In 1947, Grace returned to the Met to perform in the world premiere of Gian Carlo Menotti's opera The Medium. The opera was a critical and commercial success, and Grace's performance was praised by critics. Grace continued to perform throughout the 1950s, but her career was cut short by a tragic accident. In January 1952, she was flying from Copenhagen to New York when her plane crashed into the ocean. Grace and everyone else on board were killed. Despite her untimely death, Grace's legacy as a talented soprano and actress lives on. She was a trailblazer for women in the arts, and her performances continue to inspire new generations of musicians and performers.

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