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Agnes Miyakawa

Alban1931

California Museum

California Museum
Sacramento, United States

Sacramento Japantown native Agnes Miyakawa (1911-1995) left home to study singing in Paris. In 1931 at age 19, she made her debut at the Opera Comique. Her performance as Cio-Cio San in the opera Madame Butterfly earned critical and popular acclaim. She went on to perform in Japan, Los Angeles and elsewhere. She also appeared in films and on radio.

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  • Title: Agnes Miyakawa
  • Creator: Alban
  • Date Created: 1931
  • Location Created: Paris, France
  • Subject Keywords: Opera, Agnes Miyakawa
  • Type: Photograph
  • Original Source: Gary Miyakawa
California Museum

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