Guide to the [Raisbeck, Rosina (singer) : programs and related material collected by the National Library of Australia], [1942?] -

Summary

Collection number:

EPH PROMPT.Raisbeck, Rosina (singer)

Extent:

1 collection

Language:

English and English

Availability:

Available

Background

Content Summary:

Further programs featuring Rosina Raisbeck are located in the PROMPT files for the Royal Opera, Welsh National Opera, and Sadler's Wells Opera.

Phyllis Rosina Raisbeck MBE (28 July 1916 - 23 December 2006) was an Australian opera and concert mezzo-soprano singer. "Rosina Raisbeck was born in Ballarat but moved to Newcastle as a girl. In 1942 she entered the New South Wales Conservatorium of Music and remained there for five years. Later she won important vocal including the Sun Aria. Moving to London, she made her Covent Garden debut in 1947 in 'Rigoletto' as a mezzo-soprano. On the recommendation Sir Thomas Beecham, she successfully made the change to soprano, at Covent Garden singing Ortrud in 'Lohengrin'. She returned to Australia in 1962." - Karl Levett, 2014.

The list is based on imperfect holdings and is updated over time as gaps in the library's holdings are filled.

Location of this collection:

National Library of Australia

Parkes Place

Canberra ACT 2600, Australia

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