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Cathy Berberian ( July 4, 1928 in Attleboro, MA - March 6, 1983 in Rome, Italy) was a composer, mezzo-soprano singer, and vocalist.From 1950 to 1966 she was married to composer to Luciano Berio, who deconstructed her voice in Thema (Omaggio a Joyce) ( 1958) and wrote his Circles ( 1960) and Recital I (for Cathy) ( 1972) for her. In addition Sylvano Bussotti, John Cage, Hans Werner HenzeHans Werner Henze (born July 1 1926 in Gutersloh, Westphalia, Germany) is a composer. He is well known for his sometimes controversial political beliefs. The librettist of his oratorio/requiem for Che Guevara Das Floss der Medusa (The Raft of Medusa) was and Igor StravinskyIgor Fyodorovitch Stravinsky ( June 17, 1882 April 6, 1971) was a composer of modern classical music. He wrote works in the neo-classical and serialist styles, but he is best known for two works from his earlier, Russian period: The Rite of Spring and The wrote works for her voice.
She interpreted contemporary avant-garde music, Armenian folk songs, Monteverdi, The BeatlesThe Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 as part of their first tour of the United States, promoting their first hit single there, " I Want To Hold Your Hand". The Beatles were one of the most influential music groups of the rock era. Initially they affected the post, and her own compositions. Her best known work is her Stripsody, in which she exploits her vocal technique using comic book sounds.
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