soprano
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Born in Venice and trained as a soprano, Cornelys had performed in London, Vienna and the Dutch Republic and borne a daughter by Casanova before returning to London posing as a widow.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The eight-week season will feature 86 concerts in London, Gateshead, Bristol, Middlesborough, Sunderland and Mold, with appearances by percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, soprano Louise Alder and pianist Yuja Wang.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Sara Hershkowitz’s wildly contemptuous Queen adds further soprano glory.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
The coinage is a nod to Brünnhilde, a soprano role stereotypically portrayed as a robust figure in a horned helmet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
The choir had been rehearsing for weeks, but on the day of the feast the soprano fell ill with bronchitis.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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