Augér, Arleen (Joyce)
Augér, Arleen (Joyce) (b Los Angeles, Calif., 1939; d Leusden, Holland, 1993). Amer. soprano. Début 1967, Vienna State Opera; Salzburg Fest. début 1970, Met 1978. Specialist in Bach cantatas, many of which she recorded. Prof. of mus. for v., Frankfurt Univ., 1975–87. Sang at wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, Westminster Abbey, 23 July 1986.
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