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Katherine Ann Merriman (April 28, 1920 – July 22, 2012) was an American operatic mezzo-soprano. Biography [ edit ] A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , [1] she performed with her pianist brother, J. Vick O'Brien (later president of the Pittsburgh National Bank, and father of Thomas H. O’Brien, retired president of PNC), in cafes and supper clubs in the Pittsburgh area.
Oct 12, 2013 · Mezzo-soprano Nan Merriman performs Bach's "Erbarme dich" from the "St Matthew Passion" with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Ljubom...
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A variety of very rare recordings by the great American mezzo -- many from her farewell concerts! No one sang Mahler or French mélodies or Spanish art songs ...
Beethoven: "Missa Solemnis" (Live - Amsterdam, 1961)802 views- Nan Merriman sings "Voce di Donna"551 views
- Dvořák's "Stabat Mater", op. 5814.3K views
- Nan Merriman sings Rachmaninoff Vocalise - LIVE!665 views
- Nan Merriman: "Tirana del caramba" - LIVE '58!750 views
- Nan Merriman: "Siete Canciones populares Españolas" - LIVE!888 views
- Nan Merriman sings "Ouvre ton coeur"6.4K views
- Nan Merriman sings "Ballade des femmes de Paris"3.6K views
- Nan Merriman sings Debussy (5)2.3K views
- Nan Merriman, et al: "Otello" finale782 views
Jun 8, 2010 · Here is a rare treat from the late great American mezzo Nan Merriman (born April 28, 1920, died July 22, 2012). On April 27 and 28, 1965 she gave two farewe...
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Jul 22, 2012 · Nan Merriman married and retired completely from stage in April 1965. Her husband, Tom Brand, was an accomplished oratorio singer who sang the tenor part in J.S. Bach's St. Matthew Passion under Anthon van der Horst. His talents were discovered relatively late and he took lessons at the Maastricht conservatory.
Merriman, Nan (1920—) American mezzo-soprano. Born Katherine-Ann Merriman on April 28, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; studied with Alexia Bassian and Lotte Lehmann. Made debut with Cincinnati Summer Opera (1942), Piccolo Scala (1955–56), Glyndebourne (1956); frequently sang with Toscanini's NBC Symphony broadcasts; retired (1965).
Nan Merriman married and retired completely from stage in April 1965. Her husband was an accomplished oratorio singer who sang the tenor part in the St. Matthew Passion under Anton van der Horst. His talents were discovered relatively late and he took lessons at the Maastricht conservatory.
