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Sherrill Milnes VOICE Program Announce Opera Idol Winner

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The Sherrill Milnes VOICE Program has announced the winner of the 17th annual Opera Idol competition. The 2023 Opera Idol winner, Seungchan Hong, a South Korean baritone, was awarded this prestigious scholarship. Hong has performed “Gianni Schicchi” at the Canto Vocal Program in Louisville, Kentucky. He is currently pursuing an Artist Diploma at Montclair State University under the study of {…}

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Sherrill Milnes VOICE Program Announces Annual Gala

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The Sherrill Milnes VOICE Program has announced the eighth annual VOICE Gala: A Lasting Legacy. The gala, slated for April 26, will be performed at the Harmonie Club in New York City. This annual fundraiser supports education, outreach, and scholarships for the nonprofit organization. This event will include a number of stars of the operatic world and will be hosted {…}

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Milnes VOICE Programs to Celebrate Sherrill Milnes 90th Birthday

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The Milnes VOICE Programs have announced a year of celebrations to commemorate the stellar career of Sherrill Milnes, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday. The Milnes programs will collaborate with the Savannah Music Festival to present an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of Milnes’ debut at the Metropolitan Opera on April 3 at District Live at Savannah’s Plant Riverside District. {…}

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Sherrill Milnes, Santiago Ballerini Headline Savannah VOICE Festival 2019

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The Savannah VOICE Festival has unveiled its 2019 season, which is titled “Heaven and Earth.” The festival will feature a wide range of events, including many specifically related to opera and its repertory. Among these is “Death, by Aria I” and “Death, by Aria II,” which will feature Milnes VOICE Studio artists and cast members, presenting a number of noted {…}

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Savannah VOICE Festival Names New Artistic Director

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(Credit: Ari Denison) The Savannah VOICE Festival has announced the appointment of conductor Andrew Bisantz as its new Artistic Director. Bisantz is a longtime collaborator with The Sherrill Milnes VOICE Programs and has conducted over 90 productions across the United States. He previously led the world premiere of Michael Ching’s “A Royal Feast” for SVF. He has also worked closely {…}

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Tomer Zvulun & Sherrill Milnes Among Recipients of Georgia’s Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities

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Tomer Zvulun and Sherrill Milnes are among the recipients of the 14th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities, presented by Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp. The awards, which honor individuals and organizations making significant contributions to the state’s cultural life, are presented in partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia {…}

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Savannah VOICE Festival & Savannah Music Festival Presents ‘American Opera Icon’

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Savannah VOICE Festival is partnering with Savannah Music Festival to present “American Opera Icon” in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Sherrill Milnes’ Metropolitan Opera debut. American baritone Milnes will share stories about his launch into international stardom and his life as the most recorded American opera singer of his time. The evening is filled with live performances from Milnes’ {…}

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Savannah VOICE Festival to Present ‘ALMO & Julio Resende – Portuguese Music Reimagined”

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The Savannah VOICE Festival is slated to host “ALMO & Julio Resende – Portuguese Music Reimagined” on March 23. This concert, which has been touring the U.S. is presented by tenor Paulo Lapa and baritone Tiago Matos with pianist and composer Júlio Resende. They will also be joined by special guests. Together they will perform traditional Portuguese songs and Fado {…}