Sylvia Olden Lee

Sylvia Olden Lee
Background information
Born	June 29, 1917 Meridian, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	April 10, 2004 (aged 86) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	European Classical Music, Negro Spirituals
Occupation(s)	Vocal coach, accompanist
Formerly of	Metropolitan Opera

Sylvia Olden Lee (June 29, 1917 – April 10, 2004)^[1] was an American vocal coach and accompanist. She was the first African-American to be employed by the Metropolitan Opera. Her fields of expertise were European classical music and Negro spirituals.