Evelyn Lear Death
Evelyn passed away on July 1, 2012 at the age of 86.
When did Evelyn Lear die?
July 1, 2012How old was Evelyn Lear when died?
86
Evelyn Lear Birthday and Date of Death
Evelyn Lear was born on January 8, 1926 and died on July 1, 2012. Evelyn was 86 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: January 8, 1926
Date of Death: July 1, 2012
Age at Death: 86
Evelyn Lear - Biography
Evelyn Lear (January 8, 1926 – July 1, 2012) was an American operatic soprano. Between 1959 and 1992, she appeared in more than forty operatic roles, appeared with every major opera company in the United States and won a Grammy Award in 1966. She was well known for her musical versatility, having sung all three main female roles in Der Rosenkavalier. Lear was also known for her work on 20th century pieces by Robert Ward, Alban Berg, Marvin David Levy, Rudolf Kelterborn and Giselher Klebe. She was married to the American bass-baritone Thomas Stewart until his death in 2006.
