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Jessye Norman

The acclaimed opera singer Jessye Norman died at the age of 74. In 2014 Stephen Sackur interviewed her about her then new book 'Stand Up Straight and Sing: A Memoir'.

The acclaimed opera singer Jessye Norman died at the age of 74. Her voice enthralled audiences in the world's greatest concert halls and opera houses for decades, and was acknowledged as one of the greatest singers of her generation. In 2014 Stephen Sackur interviewed her about her then new book 'Stand Up Straight and Sing: A Memoir', a story of her life in music. She was born in America's segregated South, with a talent that transcended barriers. Did her success help to tear those barriers down?

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 1 Oct 201919:30GMT

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestJessye Norman

Broadcasts

  • Mon 29 Sep 201403:30GMT
  • Mon 29 Sep 201408:30GMT
  • Mon 29 Sep 201414:30GMT
  • Mon 29 Sep 201420:30GMT
  • Fri 3 Oct 201419:30GMT
  • Sat 4 Oct 201407:30GMT
  • Thu 11 Dec 201404:30GMT
  • Thu 11 Dec 201409:30GMT
  • Thu 11 Dec 201416:30GMT
  • Thu 11 Dec 201421:30GMT
  • Fri 12 Dec 201404:30GMT
  • Fri 12 Dec 201409:30GMT
  • Fri 12 Dec 201418:30GMT
  • Sat 13 Dec 201407:30GMT
  • Tue 1 Oct 201914:30GMT
  • Tue 1 Oct 201919:30GMT