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Lily Pons
(American-French operatic soprano)
17
5
Birthdate: April 12, 1898
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Draguignan, France
Died: February 13, 1976
Height: 5'0" (152 cm)
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Pauline Viardot
(One of the Best 19th-Century French Mezzo-Sopranos)
17
5
Birthdate: July 18, 1821
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: May 18, 1910
Pauline Viardot was a noted French operatic Mezzo-soprano, music-pedagogue and composer of nineteenth century considered a star performer of her time. She hailed from a musical family. During her illustrious career that spanned over several decades, Viardot thrived as a remarkable pianist and as a complete all-around professional musician. Her notable works include the operas Le dernier sorcier and Cendrillon.
3
Sabine Devieilhe
(Operatic soprano)
19
5
Birthdate: December 12, 1985
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Ifs, Calvados, France
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Emma Shapplin
(Soprano)
15
9
Birthdate: May 19, 1974
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Savigny-le-Temple, France
5
Régine Crespin
(Singer)
10
2
Birthdate: February 23, 1927
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Marseille, France
Died: July 5, 2007
6
Marianne Crebassa
(Mezzo-soprano)
11
2
Birthdate: December 14, 1986
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Béziers, France
7
Désirée Artôt
(Soprano)
9
2
Birthdate: July 21, 1835
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: April 3, 1907
8
Emma Calvé
(Operatic soprano)
9
2
Birthdate: August 15, 1858
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Decazeville, France
Died: January 6, 1942
9
Florelle
(Soprano singer and actress)
4
0
Birthdate: August 9, 1898
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Les Sables-d'Olonne, Vendée, France
Died: September 28, 1974
