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Sophie Marin-Degor is a French soprano who has established herself as one of the leading classical music artists of her generation. Born in 1979 in the city of Toulouse, Marin-Degor showed an early interest in music and began singing at a young age. She studied at the Conservatoire de Toulouse and later at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where she trained under the guidance of renowned vocal coaches such as Malcolm Walker and Christiane Eda-Pierre. Marin-Degor made her professional debut in 2003, performing the role of Pamina in Mozart's "The Magic Flute" at the Opéra de Toulon. Her performance was well-received, and she soon began to receive invitations to perform at other major opera houses in France and abroad. In 2004, she made her debut at the Opéra National de Paris, singing the role of Fiordiligi in Mozart's "Così fan tutte." This performance was a major breakthrough for Marin-Degor, and it helped to establish her as a rising star in the world of classical music. Over the years, Marin-Degor has performed a wide range of roles in operas by composers such as Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, and Strauss. Some of her most notable performances include her portrayal of Mélisande in Debussy's "Pelléas et Mélisande" at the Opéra de Lyon, her performance as Donna Anna in Mozart's "Don Giovanni" at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, and her portrayal of the title role in Massenet's "Manon" at the Opéra de Marseille. In addition to her work in opera, Marin-Degor has also performed in concerts and recitals around the world. She has collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors and orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. Some of her most memorable performances include her rendition of Mahler's Symphony No. 4 with the Orchestre National de France, her performance of Schubert's "Winterreise" at the Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, and her interpretation of Debussy's "Trois Chansons de Bilitis" at the Festival de Radio France et Montpellier. Throughout her career, Marin-Degor has received numerous awards and accolades for her performances. In 2005, she was awarded the Prix Lyrique de l'AROP for her portrayal of Fiordiligi in "Così fan tutte." In 2007, she received the Victoires de la Musique Classique award for "Révélation Lyrique," which recognizes the most promising young classical music artists in France. In 2010, she was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture, in recognition of her contributions to the arts. Despite her many accomplishments, Marin-Degor remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She continues to perform regularly, both in opera and in concert, and she is known for her passionate and expressive performances. Her voice has been described as "pure and luminous," with a "crystalline clarity" that is both powerful and delicate. She is widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile sopranos of her generation, and her performances continue to captivate audiences around the world.

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