BBC Telecast, 1971.
Shirley Verrett sings the wonderful aria "O ma lyre immortelle" from the opera Sapho by Gounod. Enjoy!
Shirley Verrett, an American mezzo-soprano and soprano praised for her blazing intensity and vocal power. I gathered here some of her live soprano repertoire ...
A former dramatic mezzo-soprano, then a dramatic soprano, Shirley Verrett has always had striking, strong high notes. Forget about classification.
Shirley Verrett, a rare voice with a great charisma, and one of the most versatile singer in video. (1931-2010)