Legendary American soprano Leontyne Price turns 99 years old today. Her story began in Mississippi, and includes 13 Grammy ...

Opera Theatre in St. Paul is celebrating Black History Month with a special concert celebrating Leontyne Price. Price was the first Black Prima Donna of the New York Metropolitan Opera and later this ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. With a voice that routinely brought ...

Sherrill Milnes calls it "an avalanche of sound." Jessye Norman says it's "a cloud filled with silver." Singers and critics talk about the amazing... Long live Leontyne Price! As it turns out, the ...

Price, now 93, was the first African American soprano to have a major career at the Metropolitan Opera. Critics and fans agreed that she had one... CD Set Of Leontyne Price's Live Performances At The ...

An American soprano who has performed at some of the major opera houses throughout the world. She is perhaps best known for her performances of the title role in Verdi's Aida.

After winning a vocal competition in 1975, she starred in “Treemonisha,” which ended up on Broadway. She also sang for a senator. By Neil Genzlinger Listen to the soaring voices of Maria Callas, ...