Sylvia Olden Lee
Sylvia Olden Lee | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 29, 1917 Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | April 10, 2004 (aged 86) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | European Classical Music, Negro Spirituals |
| Occupation(s) | Vocal coach, accompanist |
| Formerly of | Metropolitan Opera |
Sylvia Olden Lee (June 29, 1917 – April 10, 2004) was an American vocal coach and accompanist. She was the first African-American to be employed by the Metropolitan Opera. Her fields of expertise were European classical music and Negro spirituals.