Cancer claims a noted US soprano

Cancer claims a noted US soprano

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norman lebrecht

April 27, 2020

The soprano Ellen Chickering who bolstered a varied stage career with 36 years of teaching at the University of Southern Maine, has died at 77 of abdminal cancer.

She was a stalwart of Opera Boston and star of a recorded production of Samuel Barber’s Vanessa.

Obituary here.


Comments

  • Enrique Sanchez says:

    May she rest in peace.

  • Beatriz says:

    A notable singer and beloved teacher. A beautiful life dedicated to music.

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