Lorraine Hunt Lieberson [SEP] voice type
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson (March 1, 1954 – July 3, 2006) was an American mezzo-soprano. She was noted for her performances of both Baroque era and contemporary works. Her career path to becoming a singer was unconventional – formerly a professional violist, Lieberson did not shift her full-time focus to singing until she was in her thirties.
Life.
One of four children, Lorraine Hunt's parents were both involved with opera in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her mother,
- Neruda Songs, new album on Nonesuch
- 1996 Terry Gross, "Fresh Air" interview, 14 minutes
- NPR story on Hunt Lieberson, 2002
- "The New Yorker" Profile, "The Soul Singer: A mezzo with the most potent voice since Callas." January 5, 2004 issue
- Lorraine Hunt Lieberson sings Handel arias
External links Obituaries and appreciation.
- Lloyd Schwartz, "Fresh Air" appreciation, July 7, 2006
- "Radio Open Source" tribute "Lorraine