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Cathy Berberian

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Cathy Berberian was born on July 4, 1928, in the United States and was of Armenian descent. She was a renowned singer known for her work in contemporary classical music and avant-garde genres. Berberian was celebrated for her versatile vocal techniques and her collaborations with prominent composers of the 20th century. Her career spanned several decades during which she contributed significantly to the development of vocal performance in modern music.

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