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Heather Harper: 'One of the most intelligent and thoughtful musicians of her generation"

Michael McManus
Saturday, February 22, 2025

Michael McManus celebrates the beloved and highly respected soprano who collaborated closely with Britten, retained her vocal ability into her sixties and never forgot her Belfast roots

Heather Harper (photo: Tully Potter Collection)
Heather Harper (photo: Tully Potter Collection)

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