Nedda Casei
Nedda Casei (born September 9, 1932 in Baltimore , † January 20, 2020 in New York City ) was an American opera singer ( mezzo-soprano ).
Life
She first studied singing with William P. Herman, Vittorio Piccinini and Loretta Corelli as well as at the Mozarteum in Salzburg . She made her operatic debut in 1960 at the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels . In the same year she also sang for the first time at La Scala in Milan .
Casei worked for 21 years at the Metropolitan Opera , but also in Europe and was best known for her interpretations of Mozart's works.
Awards
Nedda Casei has received numerous awards during her career, including:
- New York State Study Grant (1979, 1980, 1981)
- Outstanding Young Singers Award, (1959)
- Martha Baird Rockefeller Foundation Award (1962-64)
- Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans (1975-1976)
- Woman of Achievement Award (1969).
Web links
- Nedda Casei at Bach Cantatas (English) Detailed description of their performances
- Nedda Casei in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Daniel J. Wakin: Nedda Casei, Mezzo-Soprano Turned Labor Leader, Dies at 87. In: The New York Times , February 15, 2020 (English). Accessed February 16, 2020.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Casei, Nedda |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American opera singer (mezzo-soprano) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 9, 1932 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Baltimore |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 20, 2020 |
| Place of death | New York City |