Person Open DS/UK/14127 Bible; Frances (26 January 1919-29 January 2001); American operatic mezzo-soprano singer Bible Frances 26 January 1919-29 January 2001 American operatic mezzo-soprano singer Female (cisgender) Frances Lillian Bible Sackets Harbour, New York, United States (born)

American Music | Vocals | Mezzo-soprano White No known disability No known religious affiliation Unknown Frances Bible was an American operatic mezzo-soprano who had a thirty-year career at the New York City Opera between 1948 and 1978. She also made a number of opera appearances with other companies throughout the United States, but only made a limited number of appearances abroad. Martin Bernheimer wrote in Opera News that, "Frances Bible was cheated by destiny. She never quite achieved the international recognition she deserved. Bible had it all—a mellow, wide-ranging mezzo-soprano, an attractive stage presence, genuine theatrical flair, a probing mind and a technique that allowed her to sing bel-canto filigree one night, Verdian drama the next. She was one of the rare American singers who savor the English language. She understood the value of economy, never stooping to easy effects. Perhaps she was too versatile, too tasteful and — dare one say it? — too intelligent for her own good." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Bible (2023) 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 RAHdroberts 3/20/2014 RAHAKIRKBRIDE 6/3/2025 a10e5693-86a1-410e-a002-3b08f5791fdf