About Carol Fox
Lived 1926 – 1981 (aged 54–55). Carol Fox was an American executive.
Carol Fox (Chicago, June 15, 1926 – July 21, 1981) was, at the age of 28, the first impresario of the Chicago Lyric Opera and credited with restoring Chicago's pre-Depression operatic glory.
Carol was the only child of a wealthy Chicago furniture manufacturer. Her enthusiasm for opera showed itself when she returned home from study in Europe in 1950. With Lawrence Kelly, also aged 28, a real estate agent and insurance broker, and the conductor Nicola Rescigno she organized the rebirth of a resident opera company at the Chicago Civic Opera building. In 1958 she engaged Pino Donati from Italy as her assistant and artistic director - a function in which he continued till his death in 1975. Fox was ousted from the board of the opera in 1981 and died shortly afterwards.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carol Fox?
Opera executive
When was Carol Fox born?
Carol Fox was born on 15 June 1926.
When did Carol Fox die?
Carol Fox died in 1981.
What was Carol Fox's occupation?
Carol Fox was an executive.
What nationality was Carol Fox?
Carol Fox was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Carol Fox (Chicago opera)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carol Fox. https://biography.guide/carol-fox/
MLA: "Carol Fox." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carol-fox/.
Chicago: "Carol Fox." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carol-fox/.
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