Person Open DS/UK/19808 Dessay; Natalie (1965-); French coloratura soprano Dessay Natalie 1965- French coloratura soprano Female Nathalie Dessaix

Natalie Dessay (born Nathalie Dessaix, 19 April 1965, Lyon, France) had a highly acclaimed career as a coloratura soprano before leaving the opera stage on 15 October 2013. She dropped the silent "h" in her first name in honor of Natalie Wood when she was in grade school and subsequently simplified the spelling of her surname. 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 8/19/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 b4c37c68-0f83-4086-b63d-78c94220cf87