http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61342&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rssNo other soprano of the modern age better typifies the classic operatic diva than Kathleen Battle, whose sublimely expressive voice and fanatical perfectionism have given her a wide reputation that transcends classical audiences. After studying at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Battle's professional debut came at the 1972 Spoleto Festival, with Brahms' German Requiem. That performance brought an invitation from James Levine to join the Metropolitan Opera, where her banner roles and erratic behavior (including tantrums about dressing rooms and the air conditioning in her limo) made her America's most well-known soprano. When she was canned by Met general manager Joseph Volpe for "unprofessional conduct" in 1994, classical audiences were buzzing for quite some time, though the incident likely helped her blockbusting recording career, which has abundant highlights. - Nate CavalieriVocalen720Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:23:04 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61342&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss No other soprano of the modern age better typifies the classic operatic diva than Kathleen Battle, whose sublimely expressive voice and fanatical perfectionism have given her a wide reputation that transcends classical audiences. After studying at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Battle's professional debut came at the 1972 Spoleto Festival, with Brahms' German Requiem. That performance brought an invitation from James Levine to join the Metropolitan Opera, where her banner roles and erratic behavior (including tantrums about dressing rooms and the air conditioning in her limo) made her America's most well-known soprano. When she was canned by Met general manager Joseph Volpe for "unprofessional conduct" in 1994, classical audiences were buzzing for quite some time, though the incident likely helped her blockbusting recording career, which has abundant highlights. - Nate Cavalieri http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.270706&variant=play&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss Vocal Tue, 2 Apr 2002 00:00:00 -0800 Kathleen Battle Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.270706 alb.270706 Kathleen Battle art.61342 0.0 Classic Kathleen Battle: A Portrait alb.270706 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/5/8/6/1416859_170x170.jpg 2002-04-02 00:00:00.0 2002-04-02 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.270706&variant=play&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.270706&variant=data&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.13690227&variant=play&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss Vocal Tue, 12 Aug 1997 00:00:00 -0700 Kathleen Battle Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.13690227 alb.13690227 Kathleen Battle art.61342 9.99 Mozart: Opera Arias alb.13690227 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/1/0/6/1656015_170x170.jpg 1997-08-12 00:00:00.0 null true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.13690227&variant=play&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.13690227&variant=data&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.270603&variant=play&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss Vocal Tue, 5 Sep 1995 00:00:00 -0700 Kathleen Battle Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.270603 alb.270603 Kathleen Battle art.61342 9.99 So Many Stars alb.270603 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/6/0/6/5/1275606_170x170.jpg 1995-09-05 00:00:00.0 1995-09-05 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.270603&variant=play&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.270603&variant=data&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.14100087&variant=play&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss Vocal Tue, 14 Mar 1995 00:00:00 -0800 Kathleen Battle Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.14100087 alb.14100087 Kathleen Battle art.61342 9.99 Kathleen Battle in Concert alb.14100087 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/9/2/9/1229298_170x170.jpg 1995-03-14 00:00:00.0 null true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.14100087&variant=play&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.14100087&variant=data&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.13690226&variant=play&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss Vocal Tue, 11 Aug 1992 00:00:00 -0700 Kathleen Battle Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.13690226 alb.13690226 Kathleen Battle art.61342 10.99 Kathleen Battle at Carnegie Hall alb.13690226 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/1/8/6/1376818_170x170.jpg 1992-08-11 00:00:00.0 null true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.13690226&variant=play&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.13690226&variant=data&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.18704712&variant=play&rws=%2Fkathleen-battle%2Fdiscography.rss Vocal Tue, 21 Jan 1992 00:00:00 -0800 Kathleen Battle Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.18704712 alb.18704712 Kathleen Battle art.61342 9.99 J.S. 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