New York City Opera proudly announces the winners of the 2023 Duncan Williams Voice Competition. Hosted by J’Nai Bridges, the competition spotlights Black and Latinx singers and awards over $50,000 in prize money. On February 3, 2023 at Manhattan School of Music, 11 winners were announced in 4 categories: The Emerging Artists category, awarding $8,000 to Cierra Byrd, Daniel Rich, and César Andrés Parreño; the Developing Artists category, awarding $5,000 to Elizabeth Hanje, Benjamin Ruiz, and Jazmine Saunders; the Encouragement Award, awarding $3,500 to Joseph Parrish; and the Black and Latinx Song Presentation category, awarding $750 to Daniel Espinal, Kresley Figueroa, Lwazi Hlati, and Ardeen Pierre.
The Duncan Williams Voice Competition is named for baritone Todd Duncan and soprano Camilla Williams, the first African American singers to sing with a major United States opera company when they made their debuts with New York City Opera in 1945 and 1946, respectively. The Duncan Williams Voice Competition aims to address systemic barriers faced by...
The Duncan Williams Voice Competition is named for baritone Todd Duncan and soprano Camilla Williams, the first African American singers to sing with a major United States opera company when they made their debuts with New York City Opera in 1945 and 1946, respectively. The Duncan Williams Voice Competition aims to address systemic barriers faced by...
- 2/28/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Big & Rich star John Rich and his wife Joan Rich have welcomed their second child. Joan gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Colt Daniel last Thursday, with John later confirming the news on Twitter. He tweeted: "Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome to the world... 'Colt Daniel Rich!' 7lbs14ozs, born 9-29-11... He's a real 'Son of a Gun!' Very Proud!!" The musician and his wife are also parents to 20-month-old son Cash. Rich triumphed over Oscar-winning (more)...
- 10/4/2011
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
London, Oct 4: Country star John Rich has become a father for the second time after his wife gave birth to a baby boy.
The singer and his partner Joan welcomed Colt Daniel Rich Thursday, reports contactmusic.com.
'Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome to the world... 'Colt Daniel Rich!' 7lbs14ozs, born 9-29-11... He's a real 'Son of a Gun!' Very Proud!!,' Rich had posted on his Twitter page.
The newborn is a little brother for the couple's 20-month old son Cash.
Ians...
The singer and his partner Joan welcomed Colt Daniel Rich Thursday, reports contactmusic.com.
'Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome to the world... 'Colt Daniel Rich!' 7lbs14ozs, born 9-29-11... He's a real 'Son of a Gun!' Very Proud!!,' Rich had posted on his Twitter page.
The newborn is a little brother for the couple's 20-month old son Cash.
Ians...
- 10/4/2011
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
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