The Juilliard School & The Denyce Graves Foundation to Present NY Premiere of ‘Simon Estes: A Heart & A Voice’

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The Juilliard School, in partnership with The Denyce Graves Foundation, will present the New York premiere screening of “Simon Estes: A Heart & A Voice” on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Morse Recital Hall. The documentary explores the life and career of trailblazing bass-baritone whose career includes more than 100 operatic roles performed in 84 opera houses, {…}

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OperaWire Discusses ‘The Last Ship,’ The Kennedy Center & Denyce Graves

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(Photo By Ken Howard/ Metropolitan Opera) On Episode #5 of the OperaWire podcast, David and Francisco Salazar share their thoughts about the upcoming new performances of “The Last Ship” with Sting, which will grace the stage this summer. They also discuss the news about Denyce Graves’ farewell performances, which will be at the Met in Porgy and Bess. David and {…}

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Alfred Walker, Brittany Renee, Denyce Graves, Latonia Moore & Leah Hawkins Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ Revival

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(Credit: Ken Howard / Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to revive Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” for the first time since 2019 in James Robinson’s production. The opera will open on Dec. 2 and be performed 13 times. The production will feature conductor Kwamé Ryan in his company debut, leading a cast that includes bass-baritone Alfred Walker and soprano {…}

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Denyce Graves Announces Retirement from the Stage

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Denyce Graves has announced she will retire from the stage on Jan. 24, 2026. The mezzo will take her last bow during the Metropolitan Opera’s run of “Porgy and Bess” and she will sing the role of Maria. Graves made her Met debut in 1995 and went on to sing 158 times with the company in such productions as Kevin Puts’s {…}

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Opera for Peace & the Denyce Graves Foundation Team Up for U.S. Opera for Peace Academy

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Opera for Peace and the Denyce Graves Foundation, in collaboration with Washington National Opera and its Cafritz Young Artists Program, have announced the inaugural U.S. Opera for Peace Academy in Washington, D.C., from Nov. 10 to 17, 2025. The Academy will bring world-class training and cultural diplomacy to the nation’s capital, with marquee events at the Embassy of France, including {…}

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Andrea Bocelli to Headline Denyce Graves Foundation’s ‘The Harvest Moon Gala’

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The Denyce Graves Foundation is set to present “The Harvest Moon Gala” on Oct. 6, 2025. The Black Tie Affair, which will take place at Guastavino’s in New York, will feature a special guest performance by Andrea Bocelli, who will also be among the honorees. Other honorees include Chandrika Tandon, Dr. Louise Toppin, and Francesca Zambello. Deborah Roberts hosts. Also {…}

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Denyce Graves, Mark Campbell, Donnie Ray Albert Among OPERA America’s 2025 Opera Hall of Fame Inductees

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OPERA America has announced the 2025 Opera Hall of Fame Inductees. This year’s recipients include baritone and teacher Donnie Ray Albert, librettist and teacher Mark Campbell, mezzo-soprano and teacher Denyce Graves, arts leader and administrator Christopher Hahn, philanthropists and advocates Susan F. and William C. Morris, philanthropists and advocates Bernard and Barbro Osher, and arts administrator and director Francesca Zambello. {…}

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Denyce Graves, Erin Morley, Lawrence Brownlee, & Latonia Moore Among Opera Carolina’s 2025-26 Season Headliners

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Opera Carolina has unveiled its 2025-26 lineup, marking the first season under new management. “A Night to Remember” opens the season. The concert is presented in partnership with the Puccini Festival of Torre del Lago. Performance Date: November 1, 2025 The “9/11 Commemorative Concert” features a performance of Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater.” Performance Date: September 11, 2025 A double bill of Puccini’s {…}

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Denyce Graves Foundation’s ‘Shared Voices’ Returns to The Met

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The Metropolitan Opera continues its partnership with the Denyce Graves Foundation’s “Shared Voices” program, the student-exchange initiative that brings together elite historically Black colleges and universities and America’s preeminent conservatories and institutions, for a second year. On Feb. 28, a new cohort of 18 students will participate in an immersive day-long program at the Met. This year, activities include a {…}

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The Juilliard School & The Denyce Graves Foundation to Present NY Premiere of ‘Simon Estes: A Heart & A Voice’

OperaWire Discusses ‘The Last Ship,’ The Kennedy Center & Denyce Graves

Alfred Walker, Brittany Renee, Denyce Graves, Latonia Moore & Leah Hawkins Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ Revival

Denyce Graves Announces Retirement from the Stage

Opera for Peace & the Denyce Graves Foundation Team Up for U.S. Opera for Peace Academy

Andrea Bocelli to Headline Denyce Graves Foundation’s ‘The Harvest Moon Gala’

Denyce Graves, Mark Campbell, Donnie Ray Albert Among OPERA America’s 2025 Opera Hall of Fame Inductees

Denyce Graves, Erin Morley, Lawrence Brownlee, & Latonia Moore Among Opera Carolina’s 2025-26 Season Headliners

Denyce Graves Foundation’s ‘Shared Voices’ Returns to The Met