Background
Bampton, Rose Elizabeth was born on November 28, 1907 in Cleveland. Daughter of Samuel and Henrietta (Hunt) Bampton.
Bampton, Rose Elizabeth was born on November 28, 1907 in Cleveland. Daughter of Samuel and Henrietta (Hunt) Bampton.
Bachelor of Music, Curtis Institute Music, Philadelphia, 1932. Doctor of Humane Letters, Drake University, 1940. HHD (honorary), Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 1950.
Prima donna, Metropolitan Opera, New York City, 1932-1950; prima donna, Covent Garden Opera, London, 1937-1938; prima donna, San Francisco Opera, 1942-1945; prima donna, Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1945-1950; teacher, Manhattan School Music, 1963-1979; teacher, North Carolina School of Arts, Winston-Salem, 1964-1969; teacher, Conservatoire of Music, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1972-1974; teacher, Juilliard School, New York City, since 1974.
Chairman board directors Bagby Foundation, since 1980. Member Sullivan Foundation, since 1975. Member professional committee Metropolitan Opera Company.
New York City, since 1974.
Married Wilfrid Pelletier, May 24, 1937 (deceased 1982).