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Mary Leontyne Price

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Mary Leontyne Price is an American opera singer hailed as one of the greatest soprano vocalists of the 20th century. Born on February 10, 1927, in Laurel, Mississippi, she gained international fame for her powerful and captivating performances. Price broke numerous barriers as the first African American woman to become a leading performer at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

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• Mary Leontyne Price's rendition of "Casta Diva" brought tears to the eyes of the audience.
• Her magnificent voice resonated through the opera house, enchanting all who heard it.
• Price's mesmerizing performance in "Aida" received standing ovations and rave reviews from critics.

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