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Barbara Hendricks
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Stephens, Arkansas, USA
Barbara Hendricks (born November 20, 1948) is an American operatic soprano and concert singer. Hendricks has lived in Europe since 1977, and in Switzerland in Basel since 1985. She is a citizen of Sweden following her marriage to a Swedish citizen. Hendricks was born in Stephens, Arkansas. Growing up, she sang and took voice lessons and was often asked to sing solos. She graduated from the…
Known for
- Soleils — The Long Road to Freedom (voice)2014
- Entre Ange et Démon — Self2013
- Disengagement — Barbara2007
- Through the Night with... — Self2002
- Aida's Brothers & Sisters — Self2000
- Vivement dimanche prochain — Self1998
- Stravinsky: The Rake's Progress — Anne Truelove1995
- Les Contes d'Hoffmann — Antonia1993
- Stars 90 — Self1990
- The French as Seen by… — Self - Interviewee1988
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1948-11-20 ) November 20, 1948 (age 77) , Stephens, Arkansas , U.S.
- Alma mater
- University of Nebraska , Juilliard School of Music
- Awards
- Commandeur of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts Lions Clubs International Award
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Barbara
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Place of birth
- Stephens
- Occupation
- opera singer
- Educated at
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Employer
- United Nations
- Languages spoken
- Swedish
- Native language
- English language
- Student of
- Maria Meneghini Callas
- Genre
- swing
- Instrument
- voice
- Official website
- www.barbarahendricks.com
- Image
- Barbara Henricks (Flickr).jpg
- Number of children
- 3
- Residence
- Arkansas
- Voice type
- soprano
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- Commons category
- Barbara Hendricks
- date of birth
- 1948-11-20
- start of work period
- 1974-00-00
- name in native language
- Barbara Hendricks
- writing language
- English language
- ethnic group
- African Americans
- number of viewers/listeners
- 818092
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Encyclopedic overview
Barbara Hendricks (born November 20, 1948) is an American lyric soprano and humanitarian. Born in Arkansas, Hendricks studied chemistry and mathematics at the University of Nebraska before becoming a singer. She gained acclaim for her operatic roles from her 1974 debut onwards, and also performs jazz among other genres. Hendricks has been a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since 1987. She has lived in Europe since 1977, and in Switzerland since 1985. She is a citizen of Switzerland and of Sweden following her marriage to a Swedish citizen.
Early life and education
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