mezzo

Example Sentences

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The title notwithstanding, this is Dejanira’s story, and mezzo Ann Hallenberg had the attitude but ultimately not enough vocal heft to fully express her fury and despair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Rich-voiced mezzo Deborah Nansteel gave Teresa, Amina’s adoptive mother, a character arc: When the community turned against Amina, she broke ranks to shield her daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

O’Connor, a multi-octave mezzo soprano of extraordinary emotional range who was recognizable by her shaved head, began her career singing on the streets of Dublin and soon rose to international fame.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023

The mezzo J’Nai Bridges publicly shared her decision to freeze her eggs at a time in her career when she is a sought-after Carmen — a notably physical role.

From New York Times • Jun. 28, 2023

"Be a famous mezzo, of course," I say.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper