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A Season of Debuts for HPAF Alumnus, Soprano Cecilia Violetta Lopez

November 13, 2018

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Celebrated soprano, Cecilia Violetta López, has been named one of opera’s “25 Rising Stars” by Opera News. The singing actress is praised for her “alluring voice and incredible range” (Washington […]

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HPAF Alumnus Mezzo-Soprano Samantha Hankey on the Rise

November 13, 2018

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Praised as “luscious,” “amber-toned,” and “dazzling” by Opera News, American mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey is quickly establishing a name for herself both at home and abroad. In the 2018/19 season, Samantha […]

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Broadway World Article on HPAF Performance

June 8, 2016

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A Season of Debuts for HPAF Alumnus, Soprano Cecilia Violetta Lopez

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