BLACK ROOTS OF OPERA: LEONTYNE PRICE

A touring show during Black History Month based on the career of the American soprano Leontyne Price.  Born in Laurel, Mississippi, she aimed for a music teaching career but was encouraged to study voice, receiving a scholarship to the prestigious Julliard School in New York City.   A successful opera singer and recitalist, Ms. Price became the first African American to sing regularly with the Metropolitan Opera, and she was and continues to be an inspiration to future performers.  Performed by Allison Sanders, native of Memphis, who is currently pursuing her Master of Music in voice performance at the prestigious Curtis Institute.  About 45 minutes.

January 30 – February 24, 2012 – $250 per performance ($200 each additional) – All ages

For more information or to book this program, contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Director of Education, at 901.202.4548.

Allison Sanders - soprano

Allison Sanders, a Memphis native, is currently pursuing a Master of Music in voice performance at the Curtis Institute of Music.  At Curtis, she has performed the roles of Cleopatra in ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, Elettra in IDOMENEO, Lisak in THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN, Melibea in ILVIAGGIO A REIMS, Dido in DIDO AND AENEAS and Giannetta in L’ELISIR D’AMORE.  Other roles include Flora in LA TRAVIATA, Bianca in THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA, Giovanna in RIGOLETTO, Clotilde in NORMA and Annie in PORGY AND BESS with the Opera Company of Philadelphia.  Upcoming performances include Marguerite in FAUST with the Curtis Opera Theater and soprano soloist for Handel’s MESSIAH with the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra.

PUBLIC PERFORMANCES

Friday, February 3 at 6:00PM
Horn Lake Library, 2885 Goodman Road, Horn Lake, MS 38637

Saturday, February 4 at 3:00PM
Southaven Library, 8554 Northwest Drive, Southaven, MS 38671

Monday, February 6 at 7:00PM
West Memphis High School Performing Arts Center, 501 W. Broadway St, West Memphis, AR 72301
*with the West Memphis High School choirs
*admission fee

Tuesday, February 7 at 6:00PM
Hernando Public Library, 370 West Commerce Street, Hernando, MS 38632

Saturday, February 11 at 5:00PM
Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 905 Ayers Street, Memphis, TN 38107