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Barbara Hendricks is an American-born operatic soprano and concert singer. She is also known for her work as a human rights activist. Hendricks is currently a citizen of Sweden.
Hendricks was born in Stephens, Arkansas. She graduated from the University of Nebraska with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and chemistry at the age of 20. She then attended Juilliard School of Music in New York, where she studied with mezzo-soprano Jennie Tourel and participated in master classes led by soprano Maria Callas. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music.
Adrianne, Thanks for introducing us to such a marvelous artist! She sounds so much like the recordings I have heard of her legendary teacher, Jennie Tourel! God bless, and keep up the good work.
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She sounds so much like the recordings I have heard of her legendary teacher, Jennie Tourel! God bless, and keep up the good work.
She sounds so much like the recordings I have heard of her legendary teacher, Jennie Tourel! God bless, and keep up the good work.
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