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Biography
Barbara Hendricks is an American lyric soprano and humanitarian. Born in Arkansas, Hendricks studied chemistry and mathematics at the University of Nebraska before becoming a singer. She gained acclaim for her operatic roles from her 1974 debut onwards, and also performs jazz among other genres. Hendricks has been a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since 1987. She has lived in Europe since 1977, and in Switzerland since 1985. She is a citizen of Switzerland and of Sweden following her marriage to a Swedish citizen.
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Awards & recognition
- honorary doctor of the Sorbonne Nouvelle University · 2022
- Saint George's Cross · 2006
- Princess of Asturias Award — the Arts · 2000
- honorary doctor of Paris 8 University · 1999
- honorary doctorate of Grenoble-III University · 1996
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- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
