Thomas Quasthoff is a world-renowned German bass-baritone singer and a celebrated performer of classical music. Born on November 9, 1959, Quasthoff developed a passion for music at a young age and began singing in choirs as a child. He went on to study at the Music Conservatory of Hanover, where he received training in voice… Read More about “Thomas Quasthoff, musical icon and advocate”
Diversity and Gender
Coloratura Soprano and Advocate, Reri Grist
Reri Grist is a retired American soprano who was born on February 23, 1932, in New York City. She is known for her performances in opera, operetta, and musical theater, and she was particularly celebrated for her coloratura soprano voice, which is a type of voice that is characterized by its agility, flexibility, and ability… Read More about “Coloratura Soprano and Advocate, Reri Grist”
A Voice for Change: Remembering Nadine Roberts Waters, Operatic Soprano
Nadine Roberts Waters was a notable African American operatic soprano from Wyoming, Ohio, who rose to fame during the early 20th century. She was born on September 10, 1903, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and grew up in the town of Wyoming, a suburb of Cincinnati. Waters started her music training at the age of 12, studying… Read More about “A Voice for Change: Remembering Nadine Roberts Waters, Operatic Soprano”
Notable black figures in the world of opera during the 18th and 19th centuries
The field of opera libretto writing has been traditionally dominated by white, male composers. However, there were some notable black figures in the world of opera and born in the 18th and 19th centuries who made significant contributions in the field of performance and composition. William Henry Brown (1815-1884) was an African American actor, singer,… Read More about “Notable black figures in the world of opera during the 18th and 19th centuries”