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Jessye Norman's operatic repertoire included roles from which composer's work?

  • Richard Wagner

  • Giuseppe Verdi

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

  • Claude Debussy

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Richard Wagner's operas featured prominently in Jessye Norman's repertoire. Norman, renowned for her powerful voice and dramatic interpretations, excelled in portraying Wagnerian heroines such as Isolde in "Tristan und Isolde," Brünnhilde in the "Ring" cycle, and Kundry in "Parsifal." Her performances were characterized by her exceptional vocal range, nuanced phrasing, and deep understanding of the characters' emotional complexities.
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