Person Open DS/UK/12445 Manning; Jane (1938-2021); OBE; English concert and opera soprano Manning Jane 1938-2021 English concert and opera soprano Female Jane Marian Manning Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

English Studied at Norwich High School for Girls, Royal Academy of Music and Scuola di Canto, Cureglia, Switzerland. Wife of Anthony Payne, composer. Jane Marian Manning OBE (20 September 1938-31 March 2021) was an English concert and opera soprano, writer on music, and visiting professor at the Royal College of Music. She was described by one critic as "the irrepressible, incomparable, unstoppable Ms. Manning – life and soul of British contemporary music". International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbaulcombe 2/11/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 bddd2bf0-fd9c-4be9-bb1a-cdb7c1980479