Marilyn Horne [SEP] voice type
Marilyn Horne
Marilyn Horne (born January 16, 1934) is an American mezzo-soprano opera singer. She specialized in roles requiring beauty of tone, excellent breath support, and the ability to execute difficult coloratura passages. She is a recipient of the National Medal of Arts (1992) and the Kennedy Center Honors (1995). She has won four Grammy Awards.
Biography.
Horne was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania, but moved with her parents to Long Beach, California, when she was 11.
Marilyn Horne Song Competition
The Marilyn Horne Song Competition is an annual competition for participants of the voice and piano programs at the Music Academy of The West.
Name.
The Competition was launched in 1997 as the "Marilyn Horne Foundation Vocal Competition" and held by the Marilyn Horne Foundation. In 2010 the foundation’s programs became part of the Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall. The Competition is since being held by the Music Academy of the West under its current name.
Overview.
The competition is held