The soprano Jessye Norman died this week at the age of 74. The ABC was lucky enough to record her singing with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 1982. | ABC Classic

[BIRTHDAY] Today we celebrate the late Jessye Norman, born in 1945! The legendary dramatic soprano had a lifelong career filled with amazing performances and a major impact on African American cultural heritage. Revisit a memorable moment in this episode of the Magic Moments of Music series where we explore the political and cultural significance of Jessye Norman and Kathleen Battle’s performance, who have profoundly influenced the visibility and recognition of artists of color in the operatic w