Lani Winskye, Author at Sherrill Milnes

Savannah VOICE Festival in Community Performances with Savannah Phil

Lani Winskye — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:05:44 +0000

This month the Savannah VOICE Festival partners with the Savannah Philharmonic to bring music to the community.

Join SavPhil musicians and Savannah VOICE Festival performers for a laid back evening of music and community fun.

Featuring Jessica Fishenfeld, soprano and Chad Sonka, baritone

PHIL THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Hull Park

Saturday, September 24

7:00pm-8:00pm EST
Hull Park

This is a free outdoor concert.

If you are in the Savannah area, please don’t miss it!

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Milnes VOICE Programs Announces “Opera Without Drama”

Lani Winskye — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:10:21 +0000

Due to the ongoing pandemic, VOICExperience has revamped its “Opera as Drama” intensive to allow artists to work on what’s important during this hybrid world, and preparing for arts organizations to reopen.

**Opera without Drama**
Life Lessons for Singers in an (almost) Post-COVID World

The artists journey isn’t an easy one in the best time. While singers ask themselves, “now what?”, VOICExperience offers a week-long series of workshops that addresses these issues head on. From therapeutic methods to practical processes, these sessions help prepare you for the re-opening of opportunities and adjusting to the new normal.

Sessions will be primarily live Zoom Workshops that will be recorded for access anytime for the participant to watch until April 1.

More information and registration.

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2021 Sherrill Milnes VOICE Award

Lani Winskye — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:07:29 +0000

The Sherrill Milnes VOICE Programs (VOICExperience Foundation and Savannah VOICE Festival) announce that the nonprofit organization’s annual gala will take place via its web-based streaming service at 7p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday March 25, 2021. This vital fundraiser will be hosted by legendary baritone and VOICE Co-Founder, Sherrill Milnes. The gala will be a night to remember with special guest appearances by opera notables Thomas Hampson, Mark Delavan, Denyce Graves, James Morris, Fabrizio Melano and Frederica von Stade.

The gala will feature performances by VOICE Program alumni including Santiago Ballerini, Jessica Ann Best, Emily Yocum Black, Angela De Venuto, Mariano Gladić, Lauren Jelencovich, Peter Lake, Liz Lang, Paulo Lapa, Meechot Marrero, Tiago Matos, Chad Sonka, Jonathan Walker-VanKuren, Melanie Spector and Hanna Atsedewoin.

During the gala, renowned baritone, Thomas Hampson, will be presented with the prestigious 2021 Milnes VOICE Award. Thomas Hampson, America’s foremost baritone, hails from Spokane, Washington. He has received many honors and awards for his probing artistry and cultural leadership. He enjoys a singular international career as an opera singer, recording artist, and “ambassador of song,” maintaining an active interest in research, education, musical outreach, and technology. Comprising more than 150 albums, his discography includes winners of a Grammy Award, five Edison Awards, and the Grand Prix du Disque. Through the Hampsong Foundation which he founded in 2003 he employs the art of song to promote intercultural dialogue and understanding.

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Sherrill Milnes Judges Stetson University Competition

Lani Winskye — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:57:07 +0000

Stetson University School of Music has announced the winners of its Concerto and Giffin competitions, annual events that give the students experience with performing for a panel of judges.

For the Concerto competition, an honorable mention went to soprano Miranda Graham. In the Giffin competition, bass-baritone Adam Benton placed first among 11 contestants. Mezzo Ally Fahey placed second, with tenor Anthony Capizzi. Judges for the competition included Maria Zouves, Sherill Milnes, and Jeffrey Springer.

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Meet the Maestro

Lani Winskye — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:30:19 +0000

Sherrill Milnes is answering your questions in a new web series called “Meet the Maestro.”

‘Like’ Sherrill Milnes on Facebook and post a question on his page, and it may be selected among those answered. Videos are posted on the Facebook page, as well as in a playlist on the Savannah VOICE Festival’s YouTube Channel.

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