Marilyn Horne
Marilyn Horne | |
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Horne in 1961 | |
| Born | January 16, 1934 Bradford, Pennsylvania |
| Other names | Jackie Peanut |
| Occupation | Opera singer |
| Years active | 1954–1999 |
| Known for | Bel canto and opera seria roles |
| Spouse | Henry Lewis (1960–1979; divorced) |
| Children | 1 |
Marilyn Berneice Horne (born January 16, 1934) is an American mezzo-soprano opera singer. She specialized in roles requiring beauty of tone, excellent breath support, and the ability to execute difficult coloratura passages. She is a recipient of the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honors, and has won four Grammy Awards.