Phyllis Curtin

Soprano Phyllis Curtin held a special place in the pantheon of American singers. A riveting performer of opera, a respected concert artist, and a distinguished recitalist, she made her mark in the music of her own country. While adept at the music of European composers, she gave particular service to Americans, programming their works on her own recitals and participating in countless collaborative events. She remained fresh in the minds of succeeding generations for her close identification with Carlisle Floyd's opera Susannah. Curtin studied under bass Joseph Regneas while ...