Jane Manning
British soprano (1938–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jane Marian Manning OBE (20 September 1938 – 31 March 2021) was an English concert and opera soprano, writer on music, and visiting professor at the Royal College of Music. A specialist in contemporary classical music, she was described by one critic as "the irrepressible, incomparable, unstoppable Ms. Manning – life and soul of British contemporary music".[1]
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Born | Jane Marian Manning (1938-09-20)20 September 1938 Norwich, UK |
Died | 31 March 2021(2021-03-31) (aged 82) |
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Known for | Contemporary classical music |
Spouse | Anthony Payne |
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Manning and her husband, the composer Anthony Payne were avid supporters of contemporary British music.[2] They founded the virtuoso new music group Jane's Minstrels and many of Payne's works were premiered by Manning and the ensemble.