While playing piano at the university, two opera singers unexpectedly joined me — and everything changed. Students paused, conversations stopped, and a quiet hallway turned into a live performance ...

Opera singer Denyce Graves’ voice has taken her around the world – but her journey started in Southeast D.C.’s Anacostia neighborhood. As Graves helped to inspire the next generation of opera stars, ...

Milton Community Concerts will present the eleventh annual benefit concert at 3 p.m. Nov. 16. The event, titled “Sing For Their Supper,” will take place at the historic Meetinghouse at First Parish of ...

Robert Willms “Bob” Merrill passed away on October 29, 2025. Bob was born on July 17, 1934 to parents Lyndall and Dorothy Merrill. He and his older sister Janice Merrill Coates were aways very close.

Roberta Alexander, an acclaimed soprano and opera singer, died of a heart attack at her home in the Netherlands, according to her manager. She was 76. She was celebrated for her tone and expressive ...

Call it a confluence of divas. Before it devolved into a pejorative for someone who can be arrogant and difficult, diva was the Latin word for “goddess” and customarily was applied to a magnificent ...

Colorado Buffaloes fans from the 90s may remember Keith Miller. As a fullback, he blocked for the team through some of their most legendary seasons. He was inducted into the CU Hall of Honor this year ...

A new study led by researchers from Keio University in Japan offer important insights into the key factors determining the scores of aspiring opera singers in singing competitions, providing a ...

Surrounded by a lifetime's worth of globe-trotting photographs, glimmering awards and glamorous gowns, including an elegant Japanese kimono, Leona Mitchell couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed.

If you want to make a career as an opera singer, Germany, with 80 opera houses, is one of the best places to go. While mastering the German language can be tricky, a unique course at Middlebury ...