Sylvia Olden Lee (June 29, 1917 – April 10, 2004)[1] was an American vocal coach and accompanist.
Her father, James Clarence Olden, was a member of the Fisk Quartet, which included Roland Hayes.
[2] Among the highlights of her career: Lee taught at a number of universities, including the Curtis Institute of Music.
Lee's brother was the prominent African-American graphic designer Georg Olden.
In 2017, Lee was commemorated in a concert at Carnegie Hall, sponsored by the Foundation for the Revival of Classical Culture.