Grace Bumbry is an American Opera mezzo soprano who began as a mezzo then transitioned to a period singing as a top soprano and then back to a mezzo later in her career. Bumbry was known for her wide vocal range, a dynamic and rich voice and a beautiful, sonorous tone. Her voice was versatile, agile, flexible and also suited for the bel canto technique. Some of her major mezzo-soprano roles were in “Les Troyens”, “Hérodiade”, “ Orfeo” , "Carmen" and “Telemaco”. Her roles as a soprano included “Salome”, “L'Africaine”, “Norma”, “Le Cid”, “Tannhäuser”, “Ernani”, “Il trovatore”, “La forza del destino”, and “Turandot”. She later became a noted as a highly successful interpreter of lieder. In 2009, she was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors, for her contribution to the performing arts. This is her emotional interpretation of “Voi lo sapete, o mamma” from the Opera “Cavalleria Rusticana” composed by Pietro Mascagni. Enjoy! Thanks For Your Comments.

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