Shirley Verrett
The great soprano Shirley Verrett died November 5 at her home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In addition to her local appearances with the Opera Company of Boston, Ms. Verrett appeared in recital 3 times for the Celebrity Series, first in 1979, and again in 1982 and 1991.
Below are some obituaries and videos of Ms. Verrett in performance.
The New York Times (Anthony Tommasini)
The Detroit Free Press
The Washington Post (Ronald Blum)
The Baltimore Sun (Tim Smith)
The Boston Globe (Associated Press)
Shirley Verrett sings Tosca at The Met
Shirley Verrett as Eboli "O don fatale" from Don Carlo
Shirley Verrett sings "Exultate jubilate" by Mozart
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