Today in Wheeling History: July 17—Eleanor Steber, an operatic soprano who was recognized as one of the pioneering opera stars who attained remarkable success through her training and career in the United States, was born in Wheeling (1914).
Eleanor Steber was a graduate of Warwood High School and Boston’s New England Conservatory of Music. She rose to fame after her remarkable performance at the 1940 Metropolitan Opera Auditions of the Air. Steber became a leading star at The Met and holds the record for singing the most premieres there. Sher enjoyed international acclaim, toured extensively, made acclaimed recordings, and received numerous honors. Steber passed away in 1990, leaving behind a legacy and a foundation to support young singers. (https://rb.gy/n46xj) (https://rb.gy/v0v72) (https://rb.gy/z1yap)
Eleanor Steber was a graduate of Warwood High School and Boston’s New England Conservatory of Music. She rose to fame after her remarkable performance at the 1940 Metropolitan Opera Auditions of the Air. Steber became a leading star at The Met and holds the record for singing the most premieres there. Sher enjoyed international acclaim, toured extensively, made acclaimed recordings, and received numerous honors. Steber passed away in 1990, leaving behind a legacy and a foundation to support young singers. (https://rb.gy/n46xj) (https://rb.gy/v0v72) (https://rb.gy/z1yap)
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