Leontyne Price

Acting

Born February 10, 1927 · Laurel, Mississippi, USA

Biography

An American soprano who has performed at some of the major opera houses throughout the world. She is perhaps best known for her performances of the title role in Verdi's Aida.

Known For · 15 titles

Great Performances

1971

What's My Line?

1950

Le Grand Échiquier

1972

The Kennedy Center Honors

1978

The Pearl Bailey Show

1971

Aida

1985

Porgy and Bess in Wien

1953

La Forza del Destino

1984

The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala

1983

Salzburg Marionette Theatre: Don Giovanni

1995

The Opera House

2017

Verdi – Messa da Requiem

1967

In Concert at The Met

2010

The New Met: Countdown to Curtain

1966

Tosca