Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Samuel Ramey To Do Residency at Western Michigan University

Samuel Ramey in his signature role of Attila
"Samuel Ramey, one of the biggest, well-known voices in the opera world will perform and share his knowledge at Western Michigan University next month. For more than three decades Ramey has been considered one of the top leading bass and bass-baritone performers in the world. He's appeared on the biggest stages, including Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera, and performed with the best orchestras, including the London Philharmonic and the New York Philharmonic. Ramey will undertake a guest residency at the School of Music at WMU from Feb. 3-6, where he'll interact with students via a master class, Q&A session and private coaching, according to a press release from WMU. Ramey will perform a free concert with the University Symphony Orchestra and Collegiate Singers at 3 p.m. Feb. 5 at Miller Auditorium." [Source]