Patrice Munsel

Patrice Munsel
Munsel in 1962
Born
Patrice Beverly Munsil

(1925-05-14)May 14, 1925
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
DiedAugust 4, 2016(2016-08-04) (aged 91)
Schroon Lake, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationSinger
Known forOpera, coloratura soprano
Spouse
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(m. 1952; died 2007)​
Children2 sons, 2 daughters
Parent(s)Audley J. Munsil
Eunice A. Munsil

Patrice Munsel (born Patrice Beverly Munsil; May 14, 1925 – August 4, 2016) was an American coloratura soprano. Nicknamed "Princess Pat", she was the youngest singer ever to star at the Metropolitan Opera.[1][2]

Munsel on the cover of Life magazine, Philippe Halsman’s photo (February 21, 1944)
  1. ^ Harrison, Gwen (November 1, 1944). "Pat Munsel was opera star at 17". Miami Daily News. p. 1-B.
  2. ^ Watrous, Mabel (June 6, 1946). "Home city good to Princess Pat". Spokesman-Review. p. 6.