About Joan Alexander
Lived 1912 – 2010 (aged 98). Joan Alexander was a British pianist and opera vocal coach.
Joan Alexander (1 December 1912 – 25 December 2010) was a Scottish soprano well-known for her appearances on the Third Programme and regional radio stations.
Alexander was educated at Hyndland School, the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and then from 1933 the Munich Conservatoire. She gave many acclaimed performances at the Edinburgh Festival and performed at a number of Proms. She appeared as 'Antonia's Mother' in the 1951 film The Tales of Hoffmann. She performed Thea Musgrave's song cycle 'A Suite o Bairnsangs' (words by Maurice Lindsay).
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Who was Joan Alexander?
Scottish pianist and soprano
When was Joan Alexander born?
Joan Alexander was born on 1 December 1912 in Glasgow.
When did Joan Alexander die?
Joan Alexander died on 25 December 2010 in Glasgow.
What was Joan Alexander's occupation?
Joan Alexander was a pianist and opera vocal coach.
What nationality was Joan Alexander?
Joan Alexander was British.
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· DBpedia: Joan Alexander (soprano)
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