Jessy norman biography
Jessy norman biography
Jessye norman biography - family, children, parents, history.
Norman, Jessye 1945–
Opera and concert singer
At a Glance…
Gained International Acclaim Early in Career
Took Temporary Leave of Opera
Inspired Lavish Ovations
Selected discography
Sources
American soprano Jessye Norman is hailed as one of the world’s greatest opera and concert singers and performers.
Since the early 1970s she has starred at leading opera houses, concert halls, and music festivals throughout Europe, North America, and three other continents. She has also enjoyed a prolific recording career with over 40 albums and several Grammy Awards to her credit and is even recognized as the inspiration for the title character in the 1982 French film Diva, directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix.
Norman’s voice has been resoundingly praised for its mastery of expression, technical control, and sheer power, while her diverse song repertoire spans standard and obscure operas to German lieder (classical songs), avant-garde works, and even popular ballads.