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Bidu Sayao

Brazilian opera soprano
Date of Birth: 11.05.1902
Country: Brazil

Content:
  1. Early Life and Education
  2. International Debut and European Success
  3. American Debut and Metropolitan Opera Stardom
  4. Marriage and Later Career
  5. Legacy and Honors

Early Life and Education

Balduina de Oliveira Sayão was born on May 11, 1902, in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro.

Bidu Sayao biography. Brazilian opera soprano

Despite losing her father at a young age, her mother raised Sayão and fostered her musical education. At the age of 18, Sayão made her operatic debut in Rio de Janeiro.

International Debut and European Success

After studying with renowned sopranos Elena Teodorini and Jean de Reszke, Sayão debuted at the Teatro alla Scala in 1930. She went on to sing in major opera houses in Rome, Buenos Aires, and Paris.

In 1931, she made her sensationally successful debut at the Opéra Comique.

American Debut and Metropolitan Opera Stardom

Sayão's American debut took place at Town Hall in 1935. She soon sang at Carnegie Hall wi BIDU SAYAO PLAYED IT STRAIGHT - Los Angeles Times SAXIW