Susana Gaspar

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Susana Gaspar (born 1981) [1] is a Portuguese operatic soprano.

Gaspar studied at the Lisbon Music Conservatory, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where she graduated with a MMus degree, and at the National Opera Studio. [2]

In 2011, Gaspar made her debut with The Royal Opera as Barbarina in Le nozze di Figaro. [2]

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References

  1. "Portugal: Susana Gaspar". www.bbc.co.uk. BBC. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Susana Gaspar". www.askonasholt.co.uk. Askonas Holt. Retrieved 25 February 2014.