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Anny Delorie, (1925-2009)

Anny (Annie) Delorie, born January 17th at Amsterdam, was specially successfully in opera. Her debut at the 'Nederlandse Opera' she made in the season 1950/51 in Manon (Jules Massenet). She sang the role of Rosette. Other singers in this performance, a.o. Frans Vroons, Chris Taverne, Jos Burcksen , Nel Duval and Louise de Vries. Her last appearance was in the season 1969/70 in Verdi's 'Un Ballo in maschera' with the role of - of course - Ulrica. She has sung at stage in more as hundred performances.

Anny Delorie died, rather unexpected, in her hometown Bovenkarspel on Thursday 19 November 2009.

Anny Delorie as Azucena's 'Stride la vampa', in Verdi's Il Trovatore

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