Patrice Munsel
Known for
Acting
Born
May 4, 1925
Birthplace
Spokane, Washington, USA
Died
August 4, 2016 (aged 91)
Biography
Patrice Munsel (born Patrice Beverly Munsil) was an American coloratura soprano. Nicknamed "Princess Pat", she was the youngest singer ever to star at the Metropolitan Opera.
Munsel first sang at the Metropolitan at age 17 in March 1943. She made her official Metropolitan debut on December 4, 1943, aged 18, singing Philine in Mignon, for which won popular praise but poor critical reviews. Her first opera contract was for three years at $40,000 per year; with other appearances she was making around $100,000 annually.
Perhaps best known for the roles of Adele in Die Fledermaus and Despina in Cosi Fan Tutte, Munsel sang 225 times at the Metropolitan Opera. Sir Rudolf Bing called her a "superb...
Best known work
Filmography
1965
1963
1962
1962
1961
1959
1959
1956
The Stingiest Man in Townas Belle
1956
1955
The Great Waltzas Resi Eberstäter
1955
Naughty Mariettaas Marietta d'Altena
1954
1953
Melbaas Nellie Melba
1951
1951
1950
1950
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