RIVERA, Graciela
(*1921)> RICAN SINGER · PROFESSOR · COMPOSER
RIVERA, Graciela Puerto Rican singer, professor and composer. Ponce, April 17, 1921. She graduated from the Juilliard School of Music in 1943. She made her singing debut in the title role of the opera Lucia di Lammermoor at the Metropolitan Opera in 1952 and performed over 300 leading roles in the United States and Europe. She was assistant professor at Hostos Community College and received various honors, including the Pro Arte Musical medal, Puerto Rico and the Exemplary Citizen award…