Leyna Gabriele papers, 1940-201619.5 Linear Feet 24 manuscript boxes, 3 oversized flat boxes, one 12-inch phonograph record case, and one map case folder
Creator
Gabriele, Leyna
Abstract Or Scope
Leyna Gabriele (1924-2019) was an American operatic soprano, director, pedagogue, producer, socialite, and restaurateur, known for creating the title role in Douglas Moore's opera The Ballad of Baby Doe. Her association with the restaurant Chez Vito placed her at the heart of New York City's social scene, while her collaborations with the Masterworks Laboratory Theater brought techniques from Method acting to New York City's local opera scene.