TRAGIC NEWS | Acclaimed International Opera Singer Kristine Ciesinski Has Been Killed in a Plane Crash [RIP]

Acclaimed American opera singer Kristine Ciesinski has been killed in a scenic glider accident in the Grand Teton National Park - aged 65

It has been reported today that American world-class opera singer, soprano Kristine Ciesinski has been killed in a scenic glider accident in the Grand Teton National Park, in the United States - aged 65.

Over her career spanning more than forty years, Kristine performed with renowned organisations - including La Scala, Paris Opera, Frankfurt Staatsoper, Bayerische Staatsoper, English National Opera, Teatro Carlo Felice, Marinsky Theater, Cincinnati Opera, San Francisco Opera and New York's Metropolitan Opera.

KRISTINE CIESINSKI & NORMAN BAILEY | ALBAN BERG | WOZZECK | FRANKFURT OPERA | 1996

It’s understood the Grant Treton Park rangers recovered two bodies via a long-line aerial operation, yesterday afternoon, after the aircraft failed to return to its base.

The name of the second occupant, a passenger in the glider, has not been released - until next of kin notifications have been completed.

 Kristine was married to British bass-baritone Norman Bailey.

Our condolences are with her family, friends, students and colleagues.

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