Clamma Dale
Clamma Dale | |
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| Born | Clamma Churita Dale 1948 (age 75–76) Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Education | Juilliard School (BM, MM) |
| Spouse |
Terry Shirk
(m. 1981; died 1987) |
Clamma Churita Dale (born 1948) is an American
Early life and education
Dale was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania. Her father was a jazz musician and she received much of her early musical training from him, playing the clarinet, cello, saxophone, piano, and guitar during her youth [citation needed] as well as singing in the school choir. She studied music at the Settlement Music School earned a bachelor's degree in music from the Juilliard School in 1970. She earned her master's degree from the Juilliard School in 1975.[1]
Career
After graduating from school, Dale worked as a first grade music teacher in Brooklyn until her singing career began to take off.[2]
Dale made her professional opera debut on February 20, 1973 as St. Teresa I in
Dale first drew wide acclaim in 1976 for her portrayal of "Bess" in
In 1980, she sang at a gala concert celebrating the 35th anniversary of the
In 1983, Dale made her first appearance at the
In 1986, she appeared at the
Personal life
Dale married Terry Shirk in 1981. He died suddenly of a heart attack in 1987.[4]
Recordings
- Porgy and Bess with the Houston Grand Opera, 1990 RCA Victor.
- Virgil Thomson's Four Saints in Three Acts, 1992 Nonesuch.
- Voice Of Bernstein, 2005 Deutsche Grammophon.
References
- ^ "The Creative Woman: Success Requires Talent and Drive". Ebony: 135–138. August 1977.
- ^ a b c Mel Gussow (September 29, 1976). "Clamma Dale Sings Way to Top And Seeks Out New Challenges". The New York Times. (subscription required)
- ^ a b "Clamma Dale". www.masterworksbroadway.com. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ a b Bourdain, G.S. (May 11, 1990). "The Winding Road From 'Bess' to Tully Hall". The New York Times. Retrieved April 30, 2010.
- ^ Nicholson, David (December 1, 1991). "For Those Who Died". Daily Press.
External links
- Clamma Dale at IMDb
- Clamma Dale at the Internet Broadway Database
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