SINGER PATRICE MUNSEL DANCES DURING REHEARSAL FOR IMPERIAL BALL.Patrice Munsel (born May 14, 1925 in Spokane, Washington, USA) is an American coloratura soprano, the youngest singer who ever starred at the Metropolitan Opera, nicknamed "Princess Pat".Munsel studied in New York, and was coached by Giacomo Spadoni. She first sang at the Metropolitan at age 17, in March 1943. She made her official Metropolitan debut on December 4, 1943 at the age of 18, singing Philine in Mignon. Perhaps best known for the role of Adele in Die Fledermaus, she performed 225 times at the Metropolitan. Sir Rudolf Bing called her a "superb soubrette", and implied that she was the world's best. Her opera roles included Rosina in The Barber of Seville, and Despina in Cosi fan Tutte.(WIKIPEDIA)
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