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Ava June

Ava June Wiggins (23 July 1931 — 22 February 2013) was an English opera singer noted for her roles with the Sadler's Wells Opera (now called the English National Opera). She joined the Opera in 1953 and switched from a mezzo to soprano on the persuasion of her teacher Clive Carey. June left the company in 1963 and also won a gold medal at the Sofia International Competition for young opera singers…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United Kingdom
Born
July 23rd, 1931
Died
February 22nd, 2013
Labels
Decca Records
Last updated: February 22nd, 2019

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