Amanda Holden (writer)

Amanda Holden
Amanda Holden
Born	Amanda Juliet Warren; 19 January 1948; London, England
Died	7 September 2021 (aged 73)
Education	Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford; Guildhall School of Music and Drama; American University; Royal Academy of Music;
Occupations	Pianist; Librettist; Translator; Academic teacher; Editor;
Spouse	Anthony Holden (m. 1971; div. 1988)
Children	3
Parents	Brian Warren (father); Josephine Barnes (mother);
Awards	Laurence Olivier Award

Amanda Juliet Holden (née Warren; 19 January 1948 – 7 September 2021) was a British pianist, librettist, translator, editor and academic teacher. She is known for translating opera librettos to more contemporary English for the English National Opera, and for writing new librettos, especially in collaboration with Brett Dean. She contributed to encyclopedias such as the New Penguin Opera Guide.

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