Von Stade, Frederica (1945–)
Von Stade, Frederica (1945–)
American mezzo-soprano. Born June 1, 1945, in Somerville, NJ; studied with Engelberg.
Made debut in NY at the Metropolitan Opera as Second Boy in Zauberflöte (1970); debuted at Paris Opera (1973), Covent Garden (1975), and Milan (1976); created the role of Tina in Dallas Opera's world premiere of Argento's The Aspern Papers, as well as the role of Mme de Merteuil in Susa's Dangerous Liaisons and Mrs. Patrick De Rocher in Heggie's Dead Man Walking, both for San Francisco Opera; best known for Cherubino, Sesto, Dorabella, Mignon, Périchole, Rosina, Cenerentola, Composer, Octavian, Charlotte and Melisande; has made over 70 recordings.
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