mezzo-soprano
noun
mez·zo-so·pra·no
ˌmet-(ˌ)sō-sə-ˈpra-(ˌ)nō 
-ˈprä-,
ˌmed-(ˌ)zō-
: a woman's voice with a range between soprano and contralto
also
: a singer having this voice
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San Francisco Opera’s revival showcases artists from the original cast, as well as welcoming new artists, including mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton in the role of Sister Helen, the nun whose work with death row inmates inspired her memoir and became the source for the opera.
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Georgia Rowe, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Ashlyn Brown, the 27-year-old mezzo-soprano who performs Dorabella, is a granddaughter of Don Stansauk, the wrestler known as Hard Boiled Haggerty.
—Ronald Blum, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
The production features three Hungarian singers making their company debuts: tenor Botond Pál (as Rinaldo), mezzo-soprano Vivienne Ortan ( as Clotarco), and baritone Norbert Balázs (as Idreno).
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Rebirth in this thrillingly massive symphony for a massive orchestra and chorus, along with soprano and mezzo-soprano soloists, was writ exceedingly large, transparent and loud.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
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Georgia Rowe, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
Ashlyn Brown, the 27-year-old mezzo-soprano who performs Dorabella, is a granddaughter of Don Stansauk, the wrestler known as Hard Boiled Haggerty.
—Ronald Blum, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
The production features three Hungarian singers making their company debuts: tenor Botond Pál (as Rinaldo), mezzo-soprano Vivienne Ortan ( as Clotarco), and baritone Norbert Balázs (as Idreno).
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Rebirth in this thrillingly massive symphony for a massive orchestra and chorus, along with soprano and mezzo-soprano soloists, was writ exceedingly large, transparent and loud.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
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