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Sarah Caldwell

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Sarah Caldwell was born on March 6, 1924, in Maryville, Missouri. She was an American conductor and opera director known for her significant contributions to opera in the United States. Caldwell was a pioneering female conductor and played a key role in expanding the reach and repertoire of opera during the mid-20th century. She was associated with the opera scene in Flagstaff and was recognized for her leadership and artistic vision in the field.

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