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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In the supporting role of the matriarchal cookhouse keeper Maria was Denyce Graves, the legendary mezzo-soprano opera star.
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Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The songs became a grand finale of sorts for mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, who is wrapping her one-year stint as the CSO’s artist-in-residence.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Directed for cinema by Gary Halvorson, hosted by mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 May 2026
Making their company debuts as Carmen and Don José on Friday were mezzo-soprano Lisa Marie Rogali and tenor Matthew White, respectively.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The songs became a grand finale of sorts for mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, who is wrapping her one-year stint as the CSO’s artist-in-residence.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Directed for cinema by Gary Halvorson, hosted by mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 May 2026
Making their company debuts as Carmen and Don José on Friday were mezzo-soprano Lisa Marie Rogali and tenor Matthew White, respectively.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
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