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'''Frances Yeend''' (1918 - ) an American lyric soprano was born in Vancouver, Washington and studied voice at [[Washington State University]] in Pullman, Washington.
 
'''Frances Yeend''' (1918 - ) an American lyric soprano was born in Vancouver, Washington and studied voice at [[Washington State University]] in Pullman, Washington.
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Her early notable appearances:
 
Her early notable appearances:
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*Peter Grimes
 
*Peter Grimes
 
*La Traviata
 
*La Traviata
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Later roles:
 
Later roles:
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*Elektra
 
*Elektra
 
*Götterdämerung
 
*Götterdämerung
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All told, Yeend appeared as a soloist with major orchestras more than 300 times and was regular with
 
All told, Yeend appeared as a soloist with major orchestras more than 300 times and was regular with
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*Philadelphia Orchestra
 
*Philadelphia Orchestra
 
*Boston Symphony Orchestra
 
*Boston Symphony Orchestra
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She appeared extensively in recitals in the U. S., Canada and Europe. She recorded for
 
She appeared extensively in recitals in the U. S., Canada and Europe. She recorded for
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In 1966 Yeend joined the faculty of West Virginia University as Professor of Voice and Artist in Residence and retired in 1978.
 
In 1966 Yeend joined the faculty of West Virginia University as Professor of Voice and Artist in Residence and retired in 1978.
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[[category:musicians]]
 
[[category:musicians]]
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