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Today in Opera History — June 27
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Birth of American lyric-coloratura soprano Anna Moffo, noted for her radiant voice and prominence at the Met and on television.
1956
Birth of American opera singer Nancy Gustafson, acclaimed soprano who has performed at Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Met, La Scala and Vienna State Opera.
1963
Birth of Albanian lyric soprano Inva Mula, recognized for her international career and as the voice of the Diva in *The Fifth Element*.
1983
Death of Australian operatic soprano and voice teacher Clytie Hine (later Mundy), a noted performer and influential teacher in New York.
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