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Maria Ewing
Born in Detroit, Michigan on March 27, 1950, Maria Ewing was an acclaimed opera
singer who performed as a lyric mezzo-soprano early in her career but later
changed to full soprano. Initially interested in learning the piano, she didn’t
turn to singing until she was in her teens. Her musical education included
studying under Eleanor Steber at the Cleveland Institute of Music. In 1973, she
made her professional debut at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago, Illinois. Her
reputation was cemented when she performed in numerous operas over the next
several decades including performances at...
