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Roberta Peters: Biography, Facts and Career

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Roberta Peters (May 4, 1930 – January 18, 2017) was an American coloratura soprano. One of the most prominent American singers to achieve lasting fame and success in opera, Peters is noted for her 35-year association with the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York, among the longest such associations between a singer and a company in opera. She was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1998.

Quick facts about Roberta Peters

  • Full name: Roberta Peters
  • Born: 1930-05-04
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q288101

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Who is Roberta Peters?

Roberta Peters (May 4, 1930 – January 18, 2017) was an American coloratura soprano. One of the most prominent American singers to achieve lasting fame and success in opera, Peters is noted for her 35-year association with the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York, among the longest such associations between a singer and a company in opera.

What nationality is Roberta Peters?

Roberta Peters is United States.

When was Roberta Peters born?

Roberta Peters was born on 1930-05-04.

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