Citing COVID-19, L.A. Opera splits new award five ways
Print Los Angeles Opera is expected to announce Wednesday that it has created a $50,000 annual award for an outstanding artist with deep connections to the company, but because of the financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the inaugural award will be split evenly among five singers. This year’s recipients are soprano Angel Blue, soprano Janai Brugger, bass-baritone Craig Colclough, tenor Joshua Guerrero and mezzo-soprano Kate Lindsey, each of whom will receive $10,000. Created by L.A. Opera board chairman Marc Stern and his wife, Eva Stern, the prize aims to help artists wit...
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