The Sherrill Milnes VOICE Program has announced an exciting lineup of local events leading up to the annual gala on April 26.

The events will include its annual “Opera Idol, a Scholarship Master class with Sherrill Milnes” on April 24, and a George Shirley Master class on April 25, which is free and open to the public. The event will take place at the National Opera Center.

In this master class, the 2023 Milnes VOICE Awardee will share his experience and learning throughout his impressive opera career spanning over 45 years.

The final will be the anticipated eighth annual VOICE Gala: A Lasting Legacy, performed at the Harmonie Club in New York City on April 26. The annual fundraiser supports education, outreach, and scholarships for the nonprofit organization. The gala will feature stars of the operatic world and be hosted by Milnes VOICE Programs Co-Founders and Presidents, Sherrill Milnes and Maria Zouves.

This dinner performance will feature appearances by special guests and beloved VOICE artists of now and yesteryear.

In a statement, Zouves said,  “We are thrilled to host this amazing lineup of events revolving around this year’s theme of Legacy, and in
support of our training programs we established over 20 years ago. It is an honor to have such renowned opera stars working with us and we are proud to fulfill our mission with a free master class.”