Lili Chookasian [SEP] voice type
Lili Chookasian
Lili Chookasian (August 1, 1921April 9, 2012) was an American contralto who appeared with many of the world's major symphony orchestras and opera houses. She began her career in the 1940s as a concert singer but did not draw wider acclaim until she began singing opera in her late thirties. She arose as one of the world's leading contraltos during the 1960s and 1970s, and notably had a long and celebrated career at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City from 1962 through 1986. She was admired
Cie to produce two instruments for their use. With these instruments, they initiated concert tours of the United States, and also worked as teachers of harpsichord, piano and voice. The two frequently played with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and were broadcast on the National Broadcasting Company radio network.
Manuel died in Chicago at age 66. Notable students include Lili Chookasian.
Discography.
- "Bach: Concerto in C Major for 3 Harpsichords and Strings / Rameau: Les cyclopes" - Manuel and Williamson Harpsichord Ensemble,