Jean Kraft

Jean Kraft was an American mezzo-soprano who had a significant career in opera from the 1960s through the 1980s. She was particularly known for her performances with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, where she sang a wide variety of roles. Kraft's voice was well-suited to the rich, dramatic mezzo repertoire, and she was praised for her musicality and stage presence. While she may not have produced albums of Verdi's "Otello" herself, it is possible that she performed in this opera during her career, potentially in roles such as Emilia, which is a part often assigned to mezzo-sopranos. Her contributions to opera were nonetheless appreciated by audiences and critics alike during her active years on stage.