Mignon Dunn

Mignon Dunn, 98, died on June 28, 2026. Mignon Dunn was known publicly as an American mezzo-soprano and voice teacher. In her professional debut, she starred in the title role of Bizet's opera Carmen. She later became known for her portrayals of the dramatic Italian roles such as Amneris in Aida, Azucena in Il trovatore, Eboli in Don Carlo, both Laura and La Cieca in La gioconda, the Princess in Adriana Lecouvreur, and Santuzza in Cavalleria rusticana. A vocal educator, Dunn was a faculty member of the Manhattan School of Music from 1985 until her retirement in 2023. Public biographical listings identify Dunn as an American mezzo-soprano and voice teacher. This public record remains centered on Dunn's work as an American mezzo-soprano and voice teacher and the documented milestones of that career.