Retired opera singer Martina Arroyo discusses her career and The Martina Arroyo Foundation’s summer program for young singers. Ms. Arroyo was a favorite guest of Johnny Carson’s, and appeared on “The Tonight Show” more than 20 times. She’s made more than 50 recordings of major operas and orchestral works with such conductors as Leonard Bernstein, Karl Böhm, Ricardo Muti, and James Levine.
Martina Arroyo Foundation’s Prelude to a Performance presents Donizetti’s "Rita," and Puccini’s "Gianni Schicchi"
Sunday, July 11, at 2:00 pm
Wednesday, July 14, at 7:30 pm
And presents Mozart’s "Die Zauberflöte"
Saturday, July 10, at 7:30 pm, and Tuesday July 13, at 7:30 pm
Kaye Playhouse, Hunter College
695 Park Avenue
Guests:
Martina Arroyo
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I saw an episode of "The Odd Couple" when I was a kid. Ms. Arroyo was a guest. I was hooked immediately on her and opera. Art comes from the most unexpected sources sometimes.
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