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Catherine Malfitano

Apr 18, 1948 (77 years old) in New York City, New York, USA

Catherine Malfitano (born 18 April 1948) is an American operatic soprano and opera director. Malfitano was born in New York City, the daughter of a ballet dancer mother, Maria Maslova, and a violinist father, Joseph Malfitano. She attended the High School of Music and Art and studied at the Frank Corsaro Studio and the Manhattan School of Music, graduating in 1971. Malfitano has championed the music of American composers, including Carlisle Floyd, William Bolcom, Conrad Susa and Thomas Pasatieri. She has sung over 70 roles throughout her career and continues to add more in her repertoire.

She is currently a member of the voice faculty at Manhattan School of Music.

Known For

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Great Performances
Servilia
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Attrazione D'Amore/Voyage to Cythera
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Patrice Chéreau, Pascal Greggory, une autre solitude
Self(Donna Elvira)
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Verdi Stiffelio
Lina
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Salome
Salome
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The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Jenny Smith
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Salome
Salome
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Metropolitan Opera Gala James Levine's 25th Anniversary
Self
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La Clemenza di Tito
Servilia
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Puccini - Tosca

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