Departures of note

Martina Arroyo was an American operatic soprano who rose to international prominence as a leading star at the Metropolitan Opera during the 1960s and 1970s. She was one of the first Black singers to achieve a major stage career, breaking barriers in the classical music world. Known for her luminous voice, she performed leading roles in the Italian and French repertoire, including Verdi and Puccini operas, and appeared on the world's great opera stages. She died at age 89.