Mina Foley [SEP] voice type
Mina Foley
Mina Foley (9 March 1930 – 21 January 2007) was a New Zealand coloratura soprano, who rose to prominence in the 1950s. She was the first of many to study under the acclaimed singing teacher Dame Sister Mary Leo. Other prominent singers who studied with Mary Leo included the internationally renowned soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, soprano Dame Malvina Major, and mezzo-soprano Heather Begg. Foley's voice was dubbed "The voice of the century" by some.
On her 1955 New Zealand tour every
released in 1996 and is an eighteen track compilation of classics including 'Ave Maria', 'How Great Thou Art' and 'The Lord's Prayer'.
"Mina Foley and Michael Tarawhiti McGifford" (CDMANU2061) was released on compact disc for the first time in 2007. It features a selection of songs for solo voice and duets performed by Foley with Michael Tarawhiti McGifford.
References.
- Obituary: Mina Foley
- Niccol, Mary Leo 1895 - 1989