Jesse Norman is an opera diva with a unique soprano voice. The singer became famous not only for her voice, which critics called the most beautiful in the world, but also for her bright temperament, overflowing charisma, bewitching the audience.
Childhood and adolescence: the beginning of a biography
Jesse Norman was born in 1945 in the small town of Augusto. The family was large and not too well off, but thanks to their parents, all children from the earliest years lived in an atmosphere of music. The girl's father sang in a Baptist church, and her mother played the piano well. All children learned to play music and sing, but Jesse showed a special talent that did not go unnoticed.
From an early age, the girl felt free on stage, fully revealing herself to the public. She enjoyed performing at impromptu concerts, and auditioned at Harvard University at the age of 16. The young talent impressed the commission so much that the girl was immediately accepted for full support. Jesse received an excellent education, her naturally wonderful voice got stronger and increased the range.
After graduating from university, the aspiring singer entered the University of Michigan School of Music. The professors were amazed by her vocal abilities: purity and a huge range of voice, the most accurate musical flair, stage skills. The result of his studies was a victory in a prestigious music competition in Munich, which opened the way for Norman to the best opera stages in the world.
Career and creativity
Her debut was a performance at the Deutsche Oper in Berlin, Norman brilliantly performed the role of Elizabeth in the opera Tannhäuser. This was followed by invitations to La Scala, London Royal Opera, Salzburg Opera Festival. The singer was called the greatest soprano of the era, connoisseurs noted a wide range, crystal transparency of sound, subtle musical flair. The audience was delighted with the bright temperament and unusual appearance of the diva.
Having conquered Europe, Norman returned to her homeland, where she performed brilliantly at the Metropolitan Opera and at the Philadelphia Opera House. She did not confine herself to classical arias, making incredible medley of the best works of Strauss, Berlioz, Stravinsky, Meyer, Bartok. Norman opened the public to names that she did not know yet, critics noted her impeccable taste, calling the programs collected by the singer "ideal music catalogs."
Personal life
Jesse prefers not to talk about his personal life. The singer is not married, has not been seen in a long-term relationship. She has no children either. Norman herself believes that the main thing for her is serving music, she simply would not have enough strength for her husband, family and other quiet joys.
The singer's work schedule has always been extremely busy. It was hardly possible to squeeze the next tour into it, there was not enough time even for an interview. However, Jesse herself believes that everything is going right: you need to give all of yourself to music or not do it at all.
