Renee Fleming - The Beautiful Voice - In-person lecture

Dubbed “the people’s diva,” Renee Fleming is one of the best-known opera singers of the present generation.  She sings a wide variety of music, from the operas of Handel, Mozart and Strauss to contemporary works including Carlisle Floyd’s "Susannah" and the world premiere of Andre Previn’s "A Streetcar Named Desire."  As a major American voice, she was called on to sing “Amazing Grace” at Ground Zero and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone” at the Obama Inauguration.  This talk will celebrate her voice and career using audio and video clips showcasing her talents.