Vocal Division Events

Sherrill Milnes Residency – February 25-29, 2008 (autumn residency – September 2007)

Mr. Milnes works with Conservatory graduate soprano, Prenicia Clifton

• Public Masterclasses on Tuesday, February 26 (7:30 p.m.), and Wednesday, February 27 (5:00 p.m.), in Grant Hall Recital Hall, UMKC campus
• Private coachings with Conservatory students throughout tenure of residency
• An Evening with Sherrill Milnes, Thursday, February 28, 6:30 p.m., Kansas City Central Public Library (14 W. 10th St.). As one of the foremost operatic baritones of the 20th century, Sherrill Milnes has shared the stage with many superstars. Join us for an entertaining evening as Mr. Milnes regales us with stories, audio, and video clips of his career, and answers your questions about life in the world of opera. Co-sponsored by the Conservatory, The Kansas City Public Library, and the Lyric Opera of Kansas City. The event is free, but reservations are recommended. Call 816-701-3407. Free parking in the Library District Parking Garage, 10th and Baltimore. A Meet-the-Artist dessert reception follows.

Gianni Schicchi and Suor Angelica – February 21-24, 2008; White Hall – UMKC Performing Arts Center (check calendar for times)

Opera Workshop Performances – April 17, 2008 – Operas and scenes written by Conservatory composition students and performed by student singers, conductors, directors and designers; Kansas City Union Station – free and open to the public!

* Carol Vaness named guest artist for the second annual Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Visiting Artist Residency (2008-2009)