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'''Rita Shane''' (August 15, 1936 – October 9, 2014) was a [[ |
'''Rita Shane''' (August 15, 1936 – October 9, 2014) was a [[dramatic coloratura soprano]] notable for her performances in opera. She studied at [[Barnard College]] and under Beverly Peck Johnson, {{Who|date=October 2014}} and made her operatic debut as Olympia in ''Les contes d'Hoffmann'', at Chattanooga in 1964. The next year she appearing with the [[New York City Opera]], as Donna Elvira in ''Don Giovanni''. |
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She was born in [[The Bronx, New York]] on August 15, 1936 to Julius J. Shane and Rebekah (née Milner) Shane. Her performance in the 1971 live recording of ''[[Les Huguenots]]'' was described as "borderline astonishing" by reviewer Charles Parsons.<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=ayT5T59ckzIC&pg=PA588&dq=%22Rita+Shane%22+opera+OR+soprano&hl=en#v=onepage&q=%22Rita%20Shane%22%20opera%20OR%20soprano&f=false Classical music: the listener's companion] edited by Alexander J. Morin. Hal Leonard Corp.</ref> With the [[New York City Opera]], Shane went on to sing in ''Dialogues des Carmélites'' (as Mme Lidoine), ''L'amour des trois oranges'' (as Fata Morgana), ''Don Giovanni'' (now as Donna Anna) and ''Die Zauberflöte'' (Queen of Night). She debuted at the [[Metropolitan Opera]] in 1973, as the Queen of Night. Over eight seasons, she also sang in ''La bohème'' (as Musetta), ''Un ballo in maschera'' (as Oscar), ''Le siège de Corinthe'', ''La traviata'', ''Lucia di Lammermoor'', ''Le prophète'' (as Berthe, in [[John Dexter]]'s production), and ''Rigoletto''. |
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She returned to the New York City Opera in 1979, creating the title character in [[Dominick Argento]]'s ''Miss Havisham's Fire'',<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=Qu_fAAAAMAAJ&dq=%22Rita+Shane%22&q=Shane |
She returned to the [[New York City Opera]] in 1979, creating the title character in [[Dominick Argento]]'s ''Miss Havisham's Fire'',<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=Qu_fAAAAMAAJ&dq=%22Rita+Shane%22&q=Shane Time], Volume 113, Issues 10-18 |
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p. 183</ref> and singing in ''La traviata'', as well. Later, she sang Dircé in ''Médée'' (in the Italian version) and Giselda in ''I lombardi alla prima crociata'' with that company. For the [[New Orleans Opera]] Association, she appeared in ''La Juive'' and ''Les Huguenots''. Shane performed in Milan ([[Teatro alla Scala]]), Vienna and Munich. At Salzburg, in 1972, she was applauded for her performance in Schönberg's ''Erwartung'', with [[Michael Gielen]] conducting. She recorded excerpts from Handel's ''Athalia'' and ''Rinaldo''. {{cn|date=October 2014}} |
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==Last years and death== |
==Last years and death== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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'''Notes''' |
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* ''The Metropolitan Opera Encyclopedia'', edited by David Hamilton, Simon and Schuster, 1987; ISBN 0-671-61732-X |
* ''The Metropolitan Opera Encyclopedia'', edited by David Hamilton, Simon and Schuster, 1987; ISBN 0-671-61732-X |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American operatic soprano |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American operatic soprano |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = August 15, 1936 |
| DATE OF BIRTH = August 15, 1936 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Bronx, New York, U.S. |
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| DATE OF DEATH = October 9, 2014 |
| DATE OF DEATH = October 9, 2014 |
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| PLACE OF DEATH = New York, New York, U.S.}} |
| PLACE OF DEATH = New York, New York, U.S.}} |
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[[Category:American operatic sopranos]] |
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[[Category:Barnard College alumni]] |
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[[Category:Eastman School of Music faculty]] |
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[[Category:Cancer deaths in New York]] |
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[[Category:Deaths from liver cancer]] |
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[[Category:Deaths from pancreatic cancer]] |
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[[Category:People from the Bronx]] |
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[[Category:Singers from New York City]] |
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Revision as of 15:35, 14 October 2014
Rita Shane (August 15, 1936 – October 9, 2014) was a dramatic coloratura soprano notable for her performances in opera. She studied at Barnard College and under Beverly Peck Johnson, [who?] and made her operatic debut as Olympia in Les contes d'Hoffmann, at Chattanooga in 1964. The next year she appearing with the New York City Opera, as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni.
She was born in The Bronx, New York on August 15, 1936 to Julius J. Shane and Rebekah (née Milner) Shane. Her performance in the 1971 live recording of Les Huguenots was described as "borderline astonishing" by reviewer Charles Parsons.[1] With the New York City Opera, Shane went on to sing in Dialogues des Carmélites (as Mme Lidoine), L'amour des trois oranges (as Fata Morgana), Don Giovanni (now as Donna Anna) and Die Zauberflöte (Queen of Night). She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera in 1973, as the Queen of Night. Over eight seasons, she also sang in La bohème (as Musetta), Un ballo in maschera (as Oscar), Le siège de Corinthe, La traviata, Lucia di Lammermoor, Le prophète (as Berthe, in John Dexter's production), and Rigoletto.
She returned to the New York City Opera in 1979, creating the title character in Dominick Argento's Miss Havisham's Fire,[2] and singing in La traviata, as well. Later, she sang Dircé in Médée (in the Italian version) and Giselda in I lombardi alla prima crociata with that company. For the New Orleans Opera Association, she appeared in La Juive and Les Huguenots. Shane performed in Milan (Teatro alla Scala), Vienna and Munich. At Salzburg, in 1972, she was applauded for her performance in Schönberg's Erwartung, with Michael Gielen conducting. She recorded excerpts from Handel's Athalia and Rinaldo. [citation needed]
Last years and death
From 1989 to 2014, Shane was on the faculty of the Eastman School of Music. Shane died from pancreatic and liver cancer on October 9, 2014, aged 78, in New York City.[3]
References
- ^ Classical music: the listener's companion edited by Alexander J. Morin. Hal Leonard Corp.
- ^ Time, Volume 113, Issues 10-18 p. 183
- ^ "Death of a fine coloratura". slippedisc.com. October 11, 2014.
Sources
- The Metropolitan Opera Encyclopedia, edited by David Hamilton, Simon and Schuster, 1987; ISBN 0-671-61732-X