Question: James Shomate was particularly known for his work for which American operatic mezzo-soprano born June 11, 1913?
Context: Frances Lillian Bible (January 26, 1919 – January 29, 2001) was an American operatic mezzo-soprano who had a thirty-year-long career at the New York City Opera between 1948 and 1978.  She also made a fair number of opera appearances with other companies throughout the United States, but only made a limited number of appearances abroad.  Martin Bernheimer wrote in "Opera News" that, "Frances Bible was cheated by destiny.  She never quite achieved the international recognition she deserved.  Bible had it all—a mellow, wide-ranging mezzo-soprano, an attractive stage presence, genuine theatrical flair, a probing mind and a technique that allowed her to sing bel-canto filigree one night, Verdian drama the next.  She was one of the rare American singers who savor the English language.  She understood the value of economy, never stooping to easy effects.  Perhaps she was too versatile, too tasteful and — dare one say it?  — too intelligent for her own good." Stephanie Novacek (b. Iowa City, Iowa, 31 August 1970) is an American operatic mezzo-soprano who has appeared at many of the world's opera houses.  A regular performer at the Houston Grand Opera and Opera Atelier, Novacek is especially known for her performances in contemporary operas and in obscure operas, particularly baroque works, outside of the standard repertory. " Opera News" has described her voice as a "rich, seamless flow of solid silk" and an actress "with always a strong presence on stage". Nell Rankin (January 3, 1924 – January 13, 2005) was an American operatic mezzo-soprano.  Although a successful opera singer internationally, she spent most of her career at the Metropolitan Opera where she worked from 1951-76.  She was particularly admired for her portrayals of Amneris in Verdi's "Aida" and the title role in Bizet's "Carmen". " Opera News" said, "Her full, generous tone and bold phrasing, especially in the Italian repertory, were unique among American mezzos of her generation. Martha Lipton (April 6, 1913 – November 28, 2006) was an American operatic mezzo-soprano. Regina Sarfaty (born 1934), later "Regina Sarfaty Rickless" after her marriage to Elwood A. Rickless in 1963, is an American operatic mezzo-soprano who had an active career during the 1950s through the 1980s.  Sarfaty first rose to prominence through her work at the Santa Fe Opera and the New York City Opera during the late 1950s.  She later enjoyed international success in the 1960s and 1970s, and had a particularly lengthy career singing with the Zurich Opera. Elaine Bonazzi (born 1936, Endicott, New York) is an American operatic mezzo-soprano who had an active international career from the 1950s through the 1990s.  A singer with an unusually broad repertoire that encompassed both classical and contemporary works, she notably created roles in the world premieres of operas by composers Dominick Argento, David Carlson, Carlisle Floyd, Gian Carlo Menotti, Thomas Pasatieri, and Ned Rorem.  In the United States she was particularly active with the New York City Opera, the Santa Fe Opera, and the Washington National Opera. Risë Stevens ( ; June 11, 1913 – March 20, 2013) was an American operatic mezzo-soprano.  Beginning in 1938, she sang for the Metropolitan Opera in New York City for more than two decades during the 1940s and 1950s.  She was most noted for her portrayals of the central character in "Carmen" by Georges Bizet. James Shomate (Bakersfield, CA, November 13, 1914—Manhattan, October 13, 2001) was an American pianist and voice teacher.  He was particularly known for his work as an accompanist; notably playing in concerts and recitals for famous singers like Pierre Bernac, Richard Bonelli, Brenda Lewis, Anna Moffo, Lily Pons, Yvonne Printemps, Elisabeth Söderström, Gérard Souzay, Risë Stevens, and Jennie Tourel among others.  For many years he served as a member of the voice faculty at the University of Bridgeport. Gloria Lane (born June 6, 1930, Trenton, New Jersey) is an American operatic mezzo-soprano who had an active international performance career from 1949 to 1976.  In her early career she distinguished herself by creating roles in the world premieres of two operas by Gian Carlo Menotti, the Secretary of the Consulate in "The Consul" (1950) and Desideria in "The Saint of Bleecker Street" (1954); both roles which she performed in successful runs on Broadway and on international tours.  For her performance in "The Consul" she was awarded a Clarence Derwent Award and two Donaldson Awards. Diane Curry (born February 26, 1938) is an American operatic mezzo-soprano who is particularly known for her performances of the works of Richard Strauss, Richard Wagner, and Giuseppe Verdi.  She was notably the mezzo-soprano soloist on the 1987 recording of Verdi's "Requiem" by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus and conductor Robert Shaw which won the 1988 Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance.
Answer: Risë Stevens