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CHLOE OWEN Obituary

OWEN--Chloe. Internationally acclaimed opera singer and nationally renowned voice teacher Chloe Owen, 91, of New York City departed this world Wednesday, April 28 after a long illness. She leaves behind her beloved nephew, Owen Heter, of Las Vegas, NV; many dear friends, colleagues and students from her long and varied career in opera, art song and service to organizations such as National Association of Teachers of Singing, NYSTA, the prestigious American Academy of Teachers of Singing, and Boston University, where she was Professor Emeritus. Chloe demonstrated her incredible vocal range and technique with several remarkable "farewell concerts" at ages 75, 81, and 85 on both coasts. Her last public appearance was at age 89 in a tiny but flashy role with a small NY opera company. Memorial gathering TBA. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made in Chloe's memory to VNSNY Hospice Care, 1250 Broadway, 7th Fl., NY, NY 10001, Att: Stefanie Steel.

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Published by New York Times on May 4, 2010.

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John Rondeau

April 28, 2025

Chloe, I think of you often as well as listening to your recordings.

Jonathan Prescott

December 24, 2017

I am proud to say I was a Chloe Owen student. When most doubted, Chloe believed and it resulted in many years of performing from San Francisco to Graz, Austria. Her artistry and passion for her work was overwhelming. I had my last lesson with her when she was 90 and the fire still burned brightly and I still found much to learn. Into every life there comes a few pivotal people. For me Chloe would be at the head of the list. I only wish more people could know her wonderful and fully committed artistry.

Don Pippin

March 31, 2016

Dearest Chloe Owen: I have many recordings of your brilliant beautiful singing. This week I have listened to many of them. There is no one that I know who can create the excitement for vocal music like you do. You are missed but thank god you passed on to others your technique. I miss you, always. Don

Leslie Holmes

May 18, 2010

I am saddened to learn of the death of Chloe Owen. She was a great lady and an accomplished teacher and singer. I knew her for many, many years. She will be missed.

Kathryn Minicozzi

May 8, 2010

Chloe was not only a great voice teacher, she was a great friend. It was because of her wonderful teaching, inspiration and encouragement that I was able to go out and pursue a singing career. I could never repay her for everything she gave me. She was an incredible human being as well as a superb artist and dedicated musician.

Thomas Lawrence Toscano

May 4, 2010

Chloe Owen was Vocal Director for OperaOGGINY during our opening season 2007-2008. She was one of our original directors and gave very generously of her knowledge and time. She was a great performer, with enormous love and courage, she even agreed to perform with us, as Le Patronesse (Le Patron originally) in Massenet's Sapho. As stated above she was 89. WIthout her, we may not have formed our company which continues to bring opera to local neighborhoods. We were very blessed to have her with us and will never forget her. Brava Dame Chloe, we love you and await your next performances!!!

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