Priscilla Ann Gordon de Figols

Background

Figols, Priscilla Ann Gordon de was born on January 22, 1938 in Martinsville, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Paul James and Cora Greene (Robertson) Gordon.

Education

Student, Madison College, 1957. Bachelor of Music, New England Conservatory Music, 1960. Studies with, Caterina Basiola, Milan, 1961.

Studies with, Nadia Boulanger, Paris, 1961. Student, American Ballet Theater. Student, Martha Graham Dance Company.

Career

Soprano, recording artist Touring Concert Opera Company, Incorporated, New York York City, since 1973.

Works

• Other Work

  • Soprano numerous opera performances United States and Europe including Madama Butterfly, La Boheme, Tosca, Le Nozze Di Figaro, Aida, Carmen, Faust, Lucia Di Lammermoor, Manon Lescout, Die Zauberfloute. Performer concerts, recitals United States Information Services, Pro-Arte, Pro-Musica, other government and musical organizations. Lead soprano Art of Zarzuela, Touring Concert Opera Company.Soloist television shows, major theater and concert halls. Recording artist opera, zarzuela, popular songs. Performed at Metropolitan Opera, State Theatre, Opera Houses Toulouse, France, Geneva, San Jose, Costa Rica, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.Toured with Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Interests

• Ballet, swimming.

Connections

Married Alberto Ramon Figols, September 12, 1962. Children: Elizabeth, Veronica, J. Alberto.

Father:

Paul James Gordon

Mother:

Cora Greene (Robertson) Gordon

Spouse:

Alberto Ramon Figols

child:

Elizabeth Figols

child:

Veronica Figols

child:

J. Alberto Figols