Opera legend Beverly Sills dies of cancer

Tubadork · Post by **Tubadork** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 11:48 am

For those of us who used to see her on Live from Lincoln Center watching the NY Phil play, we will miss her:
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Bill

Chuck Jackson · Post by **Chuck Jackson** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:50 pm

I was lucky enough to hear her sing in "The Daughter of the Regiment" at the City Opera many years ago. She had a great set of pipes and was never embarassed by her Brooklyn roots. She was a true American original who's advocacy for the arts will be sorely missed. Thank God she has a slew of recordings available so we can all revel in her artistry.

Chuck

TubaRay · Post by **TubaRay** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:22 pm

Beverly Sills was a major figure in the opera(and classical music) world. Her advocacy for the arts is legendary. We have lost one of the greats.