Maria Lúcia Godoy
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Maria Lúcia Godoy | |
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 Godoy in 1956 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 2, 1924 Mesquita, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Died | May 16, 2025 (aged 100) Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Occupation | Soprano |
| Instrument | Voice |
| Years active | 1950–2020 |
| Spouse | Isaac Karabtchevsky (divorced) |
Maria Lúcia Godoy (September 2, 1924 – May 16, 2025) was a Brazilian soprano known for her interpretations of classical and Brazilian music, particularly the works of Heitor Villa-Lobos.[1] Her extensive career as a chamber singer and symphonic soloist earned her recognition as one of the most important Brazilian vocalists of her generation.[2]
Godoy was born in Mesquita, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She moved to Belo Horizonte during her childhood, where she pursued a degree in Literature at the Federal University of Minas Gerais.[3] Her musical education began under the tutelage of Honorina Prates. She later studied with Pasquale Gambardella in Rio de Janeiro and further honed her skills in Germany, thanks to a scholarship that allowed her to study with Margarete von Winterfeld.[4]
