Renee Fleming Flashcards
1
Q
When and where was Fleming born?
A
Indiana, Pennsylvania 1959
2
Q
name two schools at which she studied
A
-Eastman and Julliard Schools of Music
3
Q
what launched her career?
A
She won the Metropolitan Opera auditions at age 29
4
Q
which world premieres did she sing?
A
A Streetcar named Desire - previn
A view from the Bridge - BOlcom
5
Q
Describe Fleming’s versatility
A
- lyric soprano but sings coloratura, lyric AND spinto roles
- sings occasionally in other styles, such as on the Lord of the Rings sountrack and Sesame Street
6
Q
Name two major awards
A
- Grammy Award (2)
- French Legion of Honour
7
Q
Which book did Fleming write?
A
autobiography “The Inner Voice - The Making of Singer”
