Cathy Berberian
American mezzo-soprano and composer
Catherine Anahid Berberian was an American mezzo-soprano and composer based in Italy. She worked closely with many contemporary avant-garde music composers, including Luciano Berio, Bruno Maderna, John Cage, Henri Pousseur, Sylvano Bussotti,... Wikipedia
Born: July 4, 1925, Attleboro, MA
Died: March 6, 1983 (age 57 years), Rome, Italy
Spouse: Luciano Berio (m. 1950–1964)
Nationality: American and Armenian
Education: Columbia University; Milan Conservatory