TITLE

The price of operatic success

AUTHOR(S)

Roach, Ronald; Taylor, Max

PUB. DATE

November 1998

SOURCE

Black Issues in Higher Education;11/26/98, Vol. 15 Issue 20, p20

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports that Howard University voice students got a novel opportunity to take instruction from opera legend Leontyne Price when she took center stage at Cramton Auditorium to conduct a master class. Critical feedback and tips on vocalization technique from Price for students and graduates; Price's demanding style; Short selections sang by Price.

ACCESSION #

1354886

Tags: PRICE, Leontyne;  HOWARD University -- Students

 

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