Carmen Balthrop facts for kids
Carmen Arlene Balthrop was an amazing American opera singer. She was born on May 14, 1948, in Washington, D.C. Carmen was a soprano, which means she sang the highest notes in opera. She passed away on September 5, 2021.
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Carmen Balthrop's Amazing Career
Carmen Balthrop had a very successful career. She made her first big appearance at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. This is one of the most famous opera houses in the world. She sang the role of Pamina in Mozart's opera, Die Zauberflöte.
She also performed on Broadway, which is famous for its plays and musicals. There, she starred in Scott Joplin's opera, Treemonisha. Besides performing, Carmen was also a teacher. She taught voice at the University of Maryland.
In 2000, National Public Radio (NPR) featured her. They included her Christmas performance from the National Gallery of Art. This was part of their special Millennium Celebration. Carmen also performed in other important operas. These included Handel's Agrippina in 2000. She also sang in the first performance of Frank Proto's Shadowboxer in 2010.
Famous Roles Carmen Balthrop Performed
Carmen Balthrop played many different characters in operas. Here are some of her most well-known roles:
- Cio-Cio-San in Madama Butterfly
- Violetta in La traviata
- Micaela in Carmen
- Liu in Turandot
- Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni
- Poppea in L'incoronazione di Poppea by Monteverdi
- Susannah in Susannah by Carlisle Floyd
- Treemonisha in Treemonisha by Scott Joplin
- Aurore in A Bayou Legend by William Grant Still
Carmen Balthrop's Passing
Carmen Balthrop passed away in September 2021. Her funeral was held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Washington D.C.
Carmen Balthrop's Recordings
Carmen Balthrop recorded several albums during her career. These recordings let people enjoy her beautiful voice. Here are some of her notable works:
- Scott Joplin's Treemonisha
- Claudio Monteverdi's L'incoronazione di Poppea
- John Knowles Paine's Mass
- Leslie Burrs' Vanqui
- The Art of Christmas, Volume I
- The Art of Christmas, The Original
