Linda Finnie

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Linda Finnie (born 9 May 1952) is a Scottish mezzo-soprano. [1] She made her debut in 1976 with Scottish Opera, and has since made appearances all over Europe, including at Bayreuth (in 1988).

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References

  1. "News: Opera singer Linda Finnie hits high notes for Ayrshire Hospice concert in Galston". Daily Record . 30 November 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2014.