Shirley Verrett was an accomplished African American operatic mezzo-soprano who also successfully performed soprano roles. Born in New Orleans on May 31, 1931, she gained significant fame from the late 1960s to the 1990s, especially recognized for her performances in operas by Verdi and Donizetti. Verrett's exceptional talent and versatility allowed her to navigate different vocal classifications, making her a prominent figure in the opera world until her passing in Ann Arbor on November 5, 2010.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Shirley
bright meadow, clearing in the woods
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Place of Birth: New Orleans
Place of Death: Ann Arbor
Cause of Death: disease
Educated At: Juilliard School
Occupation: music teacher | opera singer
Employers: University of Michigan
Awards Received: Marian Anderson Award
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 31, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 31, 2024 |
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Sun | 9 Gemini 16 | 10 Gemini 43 | 8 Virgo 17 |
Moon | 10 Sagittarius 34 | 23 Pisces 46 | 28 Aries 0 |
Mercury | 14 Taurus 57 | 25 Taurus 0 | 14 Virgo 37 |
Venus | 12 Taurus 46 | 9 Gemini 40 | 6 Virgo 32 |
Mars | 24 Leo 50 | 23 Aries 40 | 19 Libra 39 |
Jupiter | 19 Cancer 59 | 1 Gemini 20 | 9 Leo 57 |
Saturn | 22 Capricorn 54 | 18 Pisces 39 | 17 Capricorn 15 |
Uranus | 18 Aries 11 | 24 Taurus 11 | 18 Aries 48 |
Neptune | 3 Virgo 4 | 29 Pisces 39 | 5 Virgo 38 |
Pluto | 19 Cancer 22 | 1 Aquarius 54 | 21 Cancer 38 |
Rahu | 11 Aries 37 | 12 Aries 50 | 6 Aries 42 |
Ketu | 11 Libra 37 | 12 Libra 50 | 6 Libra 42 |
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