Grace Bumbry: Amazing Grace – In-person lecture

American opera singer Grace Bumbry had a rich and dynamic voice with a wide range.  She rose to international acclaim as a mezzo-soprano, and became the first black singer to appear at the Bayreuth Festival.  Born in St Louis, Bumbry’s talent helped her shatter barriers to become a towering figure in the opera world for several decades.  She sang at every major opera house in the world, noted for her Verdi mezzo heroines before venturing to soprano roles.  From humble beginnings to a Kennedy Center Honoree, join presenter Marc Courtade for this lecture exploring the life and career of Grace Bumbry.