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I was deeply saddened to learn of Jessye Norman’s passing and wanted to express my belated condolences. Having performed alongside her in the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s production of Gluck’s Alceste—where I played her son—and later corresponded with her as a pen pal, I experienced firsthand the warmth, generosity, and kindness that defined her.
Jessye Norman epitomized dignity, grace, and class on and off the stage. Her unmatched voice, which moved audiences around the world, was a...
Thomas Berbas
March 03, 2025 | Chicago, CA | Student