Mildred Miller [SEP] voice type
Mildred Miller
Mildred Miller (born December 16, 1924) is an American classical mezzo-soprano who had a major career performing in operas, concerts, and recitals during the mid twentieth century. She was notably a principal artist at the Metropolitan Opera from 1951 through 1974. In 1978 she founded the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, serving as the company's Artistic Director through 1999.
As a performer, Miller won particular acclaim for her singing of German Lieder and recorded with, among others, conductor Bruno Walter, with
Salieri's "Prima la Musica, e Poi le Parole", performed in Pittsburgh's own version of the Petit Trianon Palace.
Jonathan Eaton, PFO's current General and Artistic director, joined the company in 1999. An internationally renowned stage director, Eaton continues Pittsburgh Festival Opera's mission.
The Mildred Miller International Voice Competition.
Pittsburgh Festival Opera annually hosts the Mildred Miller International Voice Competition in honor of its founder, Mildred Miller Posvar. The event, held in Pittsburgh, is a search for America's