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Mirella Freni

Italian soprano Mirella Freni was born in Modena on 27 February 1935 and died on 9 February 2020, aged eighty-four, following a long degenerative illness and a series of strokes.

A selection of articles about Mirella Freni

Classical music news - February 2020 Obituaries - Our summary of those the classical music world lost last month

Ensemble. Traditional and Modern - Tchaikovsky's 'Eugene Onegin' returns to Rome, reviewed by Giuseppe Pennisi

Classical music news. Obituary. Mirella Freni (1935-2020) - The Italian soprano died on 9 February 2020

Profile. A Nurturing Environment - Maria Nockin talks to American mezzo Kate Lindsey

DVD Spotlight. A Memorable Experience - 'Fedora', reviewed by Robert Anderson. 'Giordano's wishes were admirably followed ...'

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