Risë Stevens
Risë Stevens | |
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Stevens as Carmen in 1959 | |
| Born | Risë Gus Steenberg June 11, 1913 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 2013 (aged 99) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Years active | 1936–1974 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Risë Stevens (/ˈriːsə/; June 11, 1913 – March 20, 2013) was an American operatic mezzo-soprano and actress. Beginning in 1938, she sang for the Metropolitan Opera in New York City for more than two decades during the 1940s and 1950s. She was most noted for her portrayals of the central character in Carmen by Georges Bizet. From 1963 to 1968 she was director of the Metropolitan Opera National Company.