One of the greatest operatic mezzo-sopranos in history, Marilyn Horne will be in residence at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music as Distinguished Professor of Voice from February 18 through 22, 2011. While on campus, she will teach private voice lessons and present two master classes that will be open to the public on Friday, February 18 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, February 20 at 2 p.m.
Both events will be held in Finney Chapel and are free for Artist Recital Series subscribers; general admission tickets are $5 (contact Central Ticket Services at775.8169 or 800.371.0178). These classes will offer a unique opportunity for all to listen and learn as a legend works with Oberlin voice majors.
"Probably the greatest singer in the world" (Opera News), Horne's five-decade career in opera, concert, and recital has been celebrated throughout the world for the power and artistry of her unique and dazzling mezzo-soprano coloratura. Horne's distinguished career has garnered her numerous honors, including a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Gramophone magazine. She was named a Kennedy Center Honoree in 1995; received the National Medal of Arts in 1992; was inducted into the American Classical Music and Hollywood Bowl halls of fame; and was named a National Endowment for the Arts Opera Honors recipient in 2009. In 2001, Horne received a President's Merit Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Finney Chapel
90 North Professor Street
Oberlin, OH 44074
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