Person
Leontyne Price
Acting · Born 1927-02-10 · Laurel, Mississippi, USA
Biography
An American soprano who has performed at some of the major opera houses throughout the world. She is perhaps best known for her performances of the title role in Verdi's Aida.
Known for
Great Performances
Self
What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest
Le Grand Échiquier
Self
The Kennedy Center Honors
Self
The Pearl Bailey Show
Self
Aida
Aida
Porgy and Bess in Wien
1953
La Forza del Destino
Donna Leonora
Depuis le Jour
Vocals
The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala
Self
Filmography
- 2017The Opera HouseSelf - Interviewee
- 2010In Concert at The MetSoprano
- 1995Salzburg Marionette Theatre: Don GiovanniDonna Elvira
- 1987Depuis le JourVocals
- 1985AidaAida
- 1984La Forza del DestinoDonna Leonora
- 1983The Metropolitan Opera Centennial GalaSelf
- 1978The Kennedy Center HonorsSelf
- 1972Le Grand ÉchiquierSelf
- 1971Great PerformancesSelf
- 1971The Pearl Bailey ShowSelf
- 1967Verdi – Messa da RequiemSelf - Soprano
- 1966The New Met: Countdown to CurtainSelf
- 1953Porgy and Bess in Wien
- 1950What's My Line?Self - Mystery Guest
- —ToscaFloria Tosca
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