Frederica von stade biography of michael

Born June 1, 1945, in Somerville, NJ; married Peter Elkus (a singer, teacher, personal manager) 1973; divorced, 1990; married Michael Gorman, 1990; children: two daughters from first marriage. Education: Mannes College of Music, New York, 1969. Addresses: Management--IMG Artists, 825 7th Ave., New York, NY 10019. Website--Fredercia von Stade Official Website: http://www.fredericavonstade.com.

Frederica von Stade is an internationally known mezzo soprano, known as much for her charm and beauty as for her singing.

She possesses what critics have called one of the warmest voices of her generation and has tackled a wide range of repertoire throughout her career.

French Opera AriasColumbia, 1976.

Several contemporary composers have written roles for her. She also spends time championing music education.

Born in 1945 in New Jersey, her father was killed by a land mine in the waning days of World War II, weeks before her birth. Her family traveled and periodically lived abroad in her youth because her mother worked a