February 21, 2021
2021-02-21T16:00:00
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Voices from the Past: Leontyne Price
Sunday, February 21, 2021
This is a virtual event that will be held via ZOOM in partnership with the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA).
Living opera legend Leontyne Price will celebrate her 94th birthday on February 10th. Price attended the College of Educational and Industrial Arts in Wilberforce, Ohio and Juilliard School of Music in New York City before rising to international acclaim in the 1950s and 1960s for her roles in Four Saints in Three Acts, Porgy and Bess, and The Magic Flute, to name a few. She toured internationally, appeared on NBC, and won several awards, including the Presidential Freedom Award and 15 Grammy Awards. Join our virtual birthday tribute celebration!
Performed by sopranos of all ages, ranging 18 to 58, and produced by the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA).
A Youtube link will be sent out to all registrants before the event. Please ensure your email is correct.