Person Open DS/UK/17535 Verrett; Shirley (1931-2010); American mezzo-soprano Verrett Shirley 1931-2010 American mezzo-soprano Female (cisgender)

Shirley Verrett (May 31, 1931 – November 5, 2010) was an African-American operatic mezzo-soprano who successfully transitioned into soprano roles i.e. soprano sfogato. Verrett enjoyed great fame from the late 1960s through the 1990s, particularly well known for singing the works of Verdi and Donizetti. 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 6/11/2014 RAHAKirkbride 11/3/2022 60eb34aa-fbdf-47bc-9c8e-6078d9261827