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The woman who loves writing funny operas

The opera composer and singer Carol Sams from Seattle just turned 80.

The opera composer and singer Carol Sams just turned 80.

Carol Sams ©Rebecca Hillauer

Carol Sams wrote nearly 40 operas for adults and children. She was the first woman in the US to receive a doctorate in composition. On November 25, she celebrated her 80th birthday. Listen to our podcast here.

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