Benita Valente

Benita Valente
Born (1934-10-19) October 19, 1934 (age 90)
Delano, California
OccupationSoprano
Years active1960–2000
SpouseAnthony Checchia

Benita Valente (born October 19, 1934) is an American soprano whose career has encompassed the operatic stage as well as performance of lieder, chamber music and oratorio. She is especially lauded for her interpretations of Mozart and Handel, but she also excelled in certain Verdi roles.[1] The New York Times once referred to her as "as gifted a singer as we have today, worldwide."[2]

  1. ^ Slonimsky, Nicolas (1988). The Concise Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians. Schirmer Books, p. 1286. ISBN 0-02-872411-9
  2. ^ Rockwell, John (1983-02-20). "MUSIC: BENITA VALENTE, LYRIC SOPRANO". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-06-18.