Marilyn Horne Tribute
Oct 12, 2024 12:00am-11:59pm
Marilyn Horne Museum & Exhibit Center
Free
Join us for a multi-event celebration of legendary opera singer Marilyn Horne, featuring captivating performances, masterclasses, and a discussion that showcases her extraordinary career and contributions to opera.
Featuring discussions with Dr. Angela Lewis Houle (Marilyn Horne’s daughter), Barbara Hocher (Former Director of the Marilyn Horne Foundation), Michael Benchetrit (Founder/CEO, Minerva Artsits and friend of Marilyn Horne), Matthew Hileman (former Director of the Marilyn Horne Museum & Exhibit Center), and Dr. Jeffrey Johnson (Pitt-Bradford’s Vice President & Dean of Academic Affairs)
Musical performance with soprano, Sari Gruber and tenor, Daniel Weeks with piano accompanists Donna Loewy and Cameron Stowe.
10:00 a.m.- Tour of the Marilyn Horne Museum
10:30 p.m. - Panel discussion and Q&A
With Dr. Angela Lewis Houle, Michael Benchetrit, Matthew Hileman, Barbara Hocher and moderated by Dr. Jeffrey Johnson.
11:30 a.m. - Open Master Class
Led by Marilyn Horne Foundation alumni soprano Sari Gruber and tenor Daniel Weeks, and featuring student singers from Carnegie Melon University and the University of Cincinnati/Cincinnati Conservatory of Music; with pianist Donna Loewy.
12:15 p.m. - Musicale
Featuring soprano, Sari Gruber, and pianist Cameron Stowe and tenor, Daniel Week and accompanist Donna Loewy.
12:55 p.m. - Closing & Reception