Birthdate: September 15, 1945
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia, United States
Died: September 30, 2019
Jessye Norman, a celebrated American opera singer and recitalist, gained international acclaim for her powerful performances in dramatic soprano roles. She launched her operatic career in Europe after triumphing at the ARD International Music Competition in Munich in 1968, which led to a contract with the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Norman made her debut in the United States in 1982 and went on to captivate audiences at prestigious venues around the world. Her recordings of music by various composers earned her multiple Grammy Awards, and she was honored with accolades such as the National Medal of Arts and the Légion d’honneur.
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