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gilda cruz-romo

Jul 1, 2025

Obituary: Mexican Soprano Gilda Cruz-Romo Dies at 85

(Credit: Met Opera / James Heffernan) Soprano Gilda Cruz-Romo has died at the age of 85. Cruz-Romo was born on Feb. 12, 1940, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, and went on to study at the Mexico City Conservatory. In 1962, she made her debut in Mexico City as Ortlinde in “Die Walküre.” In 1969, she made her New York City Opera debut {…}

Feb 12, 2019

Artist Profile: Gilda Cruz-Romo, Renowned Mexican Soprano

Soprano Gilda Cruz-Romo is one of the great Mexican opera singers to enjoy an international career. Born on Feb. 12, 1940, Cruz-Romo would study at the Mexico City Conservatory before making her debut at in Mexico City in 1962. Seven years later she appeared at the New York City, which would lead directly to a Met debut a year later. {…}

Oct 30, 2017

Metropolitan Opera 2017-18 Preview: From Farrar To Racette, the Met’s Famous ‘Madama Butterfly’ Interpreters

“Madama Butterfly” is one of the most popular operas in the entire repertoire, which makes it no surprise that the Metropolitan Opera will bring back the work for its 2017-18 season. This year’s run kicks off on Nov. 2, 2017 and will be showcased six times in the fall before returning on Feb. 22 for another six performances. In the {…}

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