Rita Gorr
Rita Gorr | |
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| Born | Marguerite Geirnaert February 18, 1926 |
| Died | January 22, 2012 (aged 85) Dénia, Spain |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Occupation | Operatic mezzo-soprano |
| Years active | 1946–2007 |
| Known for | Roles as Ortrud (Lohengrin), Amneris (Aida) |
| Notable work | Studio recordings of Aida, Lohengrin, Samson et Dalila, Le Roi d'Ys |
| Awards | First Prize, Verviers Competition (1946); First Prize, Lausanne Competition (1952) |
Rita Gorr (18 February 1926 – 22 January 2012) was a Belgian operatic mezzo-soprano. She possessed a large, rich-toned voice and was an intense singing-actress, especially in dramatic roles such as Ortrud (Lohengrin) and Amneris (Aida), two of her greatest roles.