Dorothy Bond

Dorothy Irene Bond (later Dorothy Irene Dobson and Dorothy Irene Jenkins; 1921 – 20 November 1952), known professionally as Dorothy Bond, was an English coloratura soprano whose star shone brightly but briefly. She was noted for the purity of her tone and the accuracy of her intonation. She became a favourite singer of Sir Thomas Beecham's, recording the voice of Olympia for the Powell and Pressburger film of Offenbach's ''The Tales of Hoffmann'' in 1950. She also recorded Delius's ''A Village Romeo and Juliet'' under Beecham, and Ernest Bloch's ''Sacred Service'' under the composer. She was killed in a road accident aged 31. Provided by Wikipedia