Beatrice et Benedict

Academy of Vocal Arts

2006

$60,000

The Academy of Vocal Arts' performance of notable French composer and conductor Hector Berlioz's final opera, Beatrice et Benedict, featured sopranos Evelyn Pollock and Ariya Sawadivong, mezzo-sopranos Jennifer Hsiung and Elspeth Kincaid, and tenor Stephen Costello. Founded in 1934, the Academy of Vocal Arts provides tuition-free vocal training and opera experience to talented young singers.

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