About Sheila Armstrong
Born 1942. Sheila Armstrong is a British opera singer, known for Soprano.
Dr. Sheila Armstrong (born 13 August 1942) is an English soprano, equally noted for opera, oratorio, symphonic music and lieder.
Armstrong was born in Ashington. Educated at the Royal Academy of Music, she was winner of the Mozart Prize and of the Kathleen Ferrier Award in 1965, and was a trustee of the award fund.
She was active in English opera and oratorio from 1965, making her Covent Garden debut in 1983, and appeared in concert and recitals, again mainly in England. She also made many recordings, notably of English music.
Armstrong retired in 1993, at the age of 51.
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Who is Sheila Armstrong?
English opera singer
When was Sheila Armstrong born?
Sheila Armstrong was born on 13 August 1942 in Ashington.
What is Sheila Armstrong's occupation?
Sheila Armstrong is an opera singer.
What is Sheila Armstrong known for?
Sheila Armstrong is known for Soprano.
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Sheila Armstrong is British.
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