Annabelle Bernard | |
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| Born | October 11, 1934 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Died | January 29, 2005 (aged 70) Metairie, Louisiana |
| Occupation | Operatic soprano |
| Years active | 1960–2000 |
| Formerly of | Deutsche Oper Berlin |
| Spouse | Karl-Ernst Mercker |
Annabelle Bernard (1935-2005) was a soprano opera singer who performed with the Deutsche Oper Berlin for approximately 40 years.[1] Upon being hired by the Deutsche Oper Berlin in 1962, Bernard became the first black woman to be hired as a member of a major opera ensemble cast.[2]: 218 She subsequently had many significant singing roles with the Deutsche Oper Berlin.[1]