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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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*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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Revision as of 01:56, August 23, 2007
Frances Yeend (1918 - ) an American lyric soprano was born in Vancouver, Washington and studied voice at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.
Her early notable appearances:
- The Merry Widow
- Micaela
- Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
- Peter Grimes
- La Traviata
Later roles:
- Amelia goes to the Ball
- The Marriage of Figaro
- Faust
- Die Meistersinger
- Carmen
- The Four Ruffians
- Aida
- Pagliacci
- Tosca
- Turandot (twice)
- La Boheme (twice)
- The Tales of Hoffmann
- La traviata (twice)
- Elektra
- Götterdämerung
All told, Yeend appeared as a soloist with major orchestras more than 300 times and was regular with
- New York Philharmonic
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Philadelphia Orchestra
- Boston Symphony Orchestra
She appeared extensively in recitals in the U. S., Canada and Europe. She recorded for
- RCA
- Columbia Records
- Mercury Records
- MGM
- DaVinci Records
In 1966 Yeend joined the faculty of West Virginia University as Professor of Voice and Artist in Residence and retired in 1978.