Record #:

43628

Author(s):

Yarborough, Richard

Abstract:

Richard Yarborough relives his most memorable moments with his aunt, Caterina Jarboro. Caterina was a famed opera star throughout the late 1920s and 1930s, becoming "the first Black woman to be featured in a White opera company in the United States."

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 62 Issue 1, Fall 2022, p20-23

Subject(s):

North Carolina Music Hall of Fame; Opera singers; Caterina Jarboro ; Music North Carolina

Record #:

19414

Author(s):

Perry, Sarah

Abstract:

Victoria Livengood grew up on a farm near Thomasville. She began her education at UNC-Chapel Hill in pre-law, but after a course in choir, her professor convinced her to switch her major to voice. She later won the Metropolitan Opera auditions and began her career as an international opera star.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 80 Issue 11, Apr 2013, p22, 24-25, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Opera singers

Record #:

14303

Author(s):

Griffin, Frances

Abstract:

Jane Frazier left Winston-Salem and pursued an operatic performing career. The young talent began her singing career in her hometown before moving on to larger cities like New Orleans. After tutelage in New York, the actress performed and studied in Italy. She used that experience when she moved back to New York City to pursue her career.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 16 Issue 28, Dec 1948, p11, il

Subject(s):

Frazier, Jane; Opera singers