Genevieve Rowe

Genevieve Rowe (August 28, 1908 - February 26, 1995) was a coloratura soprano in the era of old-time radio.

Early years Rowe was born in Fremont, Ohio. both of her parents were music educators; her father was dean of music at the Wooster College Conservatory, and her mother taught piano and music theory there. with degrees in arts and music

A 1939 newspaper article about Rowe noted, "Miss Rowe had the happy habit of winning every musical competition she entered." the 1933 National Federation of Music Clubs contest, and the 1938 Rising Musical Star competition on NBC radio.

Career In 1938, Rowe had the role of Beauty in Vittorio Giannini's Beauty and the Beast on CBS, radio's first commissioned opera.

On radio, Rowe was the female vocalist on Gaslight Gayeties and Harvest of Stars. She performed regularly on Johnny Presents, the Burl Ives Coffee Club and the Gay Nineties Revue. Other shows on which she was heard included Melody Hall. In 1945 she used the pseudonym Irene Hill on one radio show because she was singing regularly on two network programs.

Rowe sang with the Montreal Opera, the Westchester Philharmonic Society, and other groups.

In 1947, Rowe and Glen Burris, accompanied by Paul Baron's orchestra, recorded The Student Prince Album (Majestic MZ-4), containing six discs. In 1948, Rowe — along with Lillian Cornell and Lawrence Brooks, accompanied by Sigmund Romberg's orchestra and chorus — recorded Gems From Sigmund Romberg Shows Vol. II (Victor MO 1256). The album contained four discs.

Personal life Rowe was married to Albert Payson Hill, a teacher. He was a pianist who often accompanied her in concerts.