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Kathleen Deanna Battle is an American operatic soprano known for her distinctive vocal range and tone. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Battle initially became known for her work within the concert repertoire through performances with major orchestras during the early and mid-1970s. She made her opera debut in 1975. Battle expanded her repertoire into lyric soprano and coloratura soprano roles during the 1980s and early 1990s, until her eventual dismissal from the Metropolitan Opera in 1994. After a 22-year absence from the Met, Battle performed a concert of spirituals at the Metropolitan Opera House in November 2016.
Birth Name
Kathleen Deanna Battle
Born
Friday, 13 August 1948
Actress Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Great Performances at the Met | Self - Zerbinetta from Ariadne auf Naxos | 2006 |
Die Zauberflöte | Pamina | 2000 |
Fantasia 2000 | Self - Featured Soprano (segment "Pomp and Circumstance") | 1999 |
Kennedy Center's 25th Anniversary | Self | 1996 |
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts | Self | 1993 |
Kathleen Battle at the Metropolitan Museum | Self | 1993 |
L'elisir d'amore | Adina | 1991 |
The 33rd Annual Grammy Awards | Self | 1991 |
Christmas in Washington | Self | 1988 |
The 29th Annual Grammy Awards | Self | 1987 |
Actress Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Great Performances at the Met | Self - Zerbinetta from Ariadne auf Naxos | 2006 |
Die Zauberflöte | Pamina | 2000 |
Fantasia 2000 | Self - Featured Soprano (segment "Pomp and Circumstance") | 1999 |
Kennedy Center's 25th Anniversary | Self | 1996 |
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts | Self | 1993 |
Kathleen Battle at the Metropolitan Museum | Self | 1993 |
L'elisir d'amore | Adina | 1991 |
The 33rd Annual Grammy Awards | Self | 1991 |
Christmas in Washington | Self | 1988 |
The 29th Annual Grammy Awards | Self | 1987 |
Gala of Stars 1986 | Self | 1986 |
The Metropolitan Opera: Centennial Gala | Self / Herself | 1983 |
The Metropolitan Opera Presents | Zerbinetta / Susanna / Surprise Guest at Prince Orlofsky's party / Rosina | 1977 |
Live from Lincoln Center | Self / Self - Soprano | 1976 |
Great Performances | Self | 1971 |
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1993 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | Nominated |
1992 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | Nominated |
1992 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming - Performance | Won |
1988 | Emmy | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | Nominated |