https://operawire.com/denyce-graves-announces-retirement-from-the-stage/
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 {…}
https://operawire.com/opera-for-peace-the-denyce-graves-foundation-team-up-for-u-s-opera-for-peace-academy/
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 {…}
https://operawire.com/andrea-bocelli-to-headline-denyce-graves-foundations-the-harvest-moon-gala/
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 {…}
https://operawire.com/denyce-graves-mark-campbell-donnie-ray-albert-among-opera-americas-2025-opera-hall-of-fame-inductees/
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. {…}
https://operawire.com/denyce-graves-erin-morley-lawrence-brownlee-latonia-moore-among-opera-carolinas-2025-26-season-headliners/
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 {…}
https://operawire.com/denyce-graves-foundations-shared-voices-returns-to-the-met/
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 {…}
https://operawire.com/denyce-graves-lara-downes-to-perform-at-classical-americana-concert/
On Jan. 9, KFDC’s Classical Americana SKY concert will present Denyce Graves and Lara Downes. Graves and Downes will perform music by various American composers and discuss advocacy and mentorship in building the future of classical music. Downes will also play some solo piano work. The evening will be held at the Classical California KDFC at The Bowes Center for the {…}
https://operawire.com/denyce-graves-foundation-presents-classical-vocal-arts-symposium-shared-voices/
The Denyce Graves Foundation announced the 2024 Classical Vocal Arts Symposium “Shared Voices.” This year’s symposium features collaborations with 14 music schools, conservatories, and HBCUs. Participants are offered an immersive experience to engage with classical vocal arts, gain an understanding of the industry, and receive foundational music training including aspects of vocal health, mental health, and physical fitness. In the {…}
https://operawire.com/denyce-graves-sinead-campbell-wallack-etienne-dupuis-headline-washington-national-operas-2024-25-season/
Washington National Opera announced its 2024-25 season. It all starts with Beethoven’s “Fidelio” starring Sinéad Campbell Wallace, Jamez McCorkle, Derek Welton, David Leigh, and Denyce Graves. Robert Spano conducts a production by Francesca Zambello. Performance Dates: Oct. 25 – Nov. 4, 2024 Robert Spano conducts “Gods and Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner.” The concert features Christine Goerke and Brandon Jovanovich. Performance {…}
