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

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 {…}

Mar 28, 2025

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

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’ {…}

Jan 30, 2025

Milnes VOICE Programs to Celebrate Sherrill Milnes 90th Birthday

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. {…}

Aug 9, 2024

Savannah VOICE Festival Announces 2024 Season

Savannah VOICE Festival has announced its 12th season lineup. Only classical voice events are featured in this article. Fabrizio Melano presents the first masterclass as part of the “Masters in VOICE” series. Performance Date: August 9, 2024 Up next is the private salon event, “Encore.” Performance Date: August 9, 2024 “Coffee Concerts” will feature popular, light-hearted repertoire sung by VOICE {…}

Aug 20, 2023

OPERA America Announces Inductees of 2023 Opera Hall of Fame

OPERA America has announced the inductees of its Opera Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The inductees include Arts Administrator and producer Michael Bronson, Arts Leader and Administrator Wayne S. Brown, composer and teacher Anthony Davis, arts funder and advocate Susan Feder, trustee and philanthropist Frayda B. Lindemann, baritone Sherrill Milnes, and mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade. “The contributions to the {…}

Jul 27, 2023

Savannah VOICE Festival Unveils August 2023 Slate

Savannah VOICE Festival has unveiled its upcoming slate for the final week of its August 2023 festival. “The events truly showcase the legacy of Sherrill Milnes by highlighting his accomplishments as a singer and mentor to many aspiring young artists,” said the festival’s Artistic Director Jorge Parodi in an official press statement. “We are so thankful to Charles H. Morris {…}

Apr 23, 2023

Sherrill Milnes VOICE Program Announces New York Events

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 {…}

Jun 9, 2022

Savannah VOICE Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Season

The Savannah VOICE Festival has announced its lineup for its highly anticipated 2022 10th Anniversary Season. The season opens with “Swinging Into the Season” featuring the Elite Party Band and selected Artists of Season 10. There will also be an opening night reception. Performance Date: August 7, 2022 VOICES in Song will feature its tradition of a night that celebrates {…}

Mar 4, 2022

Milnes VOICE Program Announces 2022 Vocal Intensives

The Milnes VOICE Programs has announced this year’s vocal intensives, continuing the company’s tradition of providing students with first-rate education, led by legendary baritone Sherrill Milnes. The series will begin with the VOICE Virtual online intensive. Running from April 25-30, this program will be offered to singers college-aged and above. They will receive a mix of vocal coaching, career consultation, {…}

Feb 17, 2022

Sherrill Milnes to Return to the Stage at Opera Naples

Sherrill Milnes is returning to the stage on March 14 for a production of “On the Town.” The legendary baritone has been invited by Opera Naples to star as the narrator of its production of the Broadway classic, “On the Town.” In a statement, Artistic Director Ramón Tebar said, “I have gotten to know Sherrill over the years now, and {…}

Jul 15, 2021

Anna Netrebko, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Renée Fleming, Teresa Stratas, Tatiana Troyanos

(Credit: Met Opera) The Met Opera has announced that it will be concluding its nightly stream series next week. And to commemorate the 71st and final week of streams, the company is turning to operas for the fans, selected by the fans. So here is a rundown of the final week of nightly streams, courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera. Monday, {…}