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Licia Albanese (July 22, 1909[1] – August 15, 2014) was an Italian-born American operatic soprano.[2] Noted especially for her portrayals of the lyric heroines of Verdi and Puccini, Albanese was a leading artist with the Metropolitan Opera from 1940 to 1966. She also made many recordings and was chairwoman of The Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation, which is dedicated to assisting young artists and singers.
- ^ Her petition for US naturalization states July 22; The New York Times' obituary (M. Fox) state July 23; some others state July 24
- ^ Martin Bernheimer; Robert J. Dennis (2015). "Albanese, Licia". Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.00415.