Peters (Peterman), Roberta
Peters [Peterman], Roberta (b NY, 1930). Amer. soprano. Début NY Met 1950 (Zerlina in Don Giovanni). Sang at Met until 1985 in variety of roles. CG début 1951; Salzburg Fest. début 1963. Sang in The King and I on Broadway 1973.
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