Denyce Graves
Latest News on Denyce Graves:
Jazz Saxophonist Gary Bartz Receives Honorary Doctorate from New England Conservatory (May 21, 2026)
SING DEMOCRACY 250 Will Present National Tour Finale in Washington, D.C. (Apr 29, 2026)
National Chamber Ensemble Will Present Mozart and Bruch Season Finale in Arlington (Apr 29, 2026)
Jazz Saxophonist Gary Bartz Receives Honorary Doctorate from New England Conservatory (May 21, 2026)
SING DEMOCRACY 250 Will Present National Tour Finale in Washington, D.C. (Apr 29, 2026)
National Chamber Ensemble Will Present Mozart and Bruch Season Finale in Arlington (Apr 29, 2026)
BIO
Graves made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1995 and has appeared at many opera houses. Though her repertoire is extensive, her signature parts are the title roles in Carmen and Samson et Dalila. Graves also made many appearances on the children's television series, "Between the Lions" where she used her talents to teach children sounds of words. On January 20, 2005, she sang the patriotic song "American Anthem" during the 55th Presidential Inauguration, between the swearing-in ceremonies of Vice President Dick Cheney and President George W. Bush for their second terms in office.
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Video: Opera Singer Denyce Graves Reflects on Career Ahead of Retirement on PBS
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-11 10:31:46
VIDEO: Watch The 2022 Bayer Fund Artists-in-Training Program Winter Recital from Opera Theatre St. Louis
by Alan Henry - 2022-02-14 12:04:32
VIDEO: Janai Brugger Sings 'Summertime' in Rehearsal For The Metropolitan Opera's PORGY AND BESS
by Stephi Wild - 2021-10-29 08:00:42
VIDEO: Renee Fleming Launches 'Healing Breath' Series to Help COVID-19 Survivors
by Stephi Wild - 2021-08-03 05:40:27
VIDEO: Watch Audra McDonald, Josh Groban & More in UNITED IN SONG PBS Special
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-01-04 17:06:18
VIDEO: Opera Singer Denyce Graves Performs as Part of Memorial For Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg
by Stephi Wild - 2020-09-26 10:03:41
VIDEO: Get A First Look At PORGY AND BESS Rehearsals At The Met Opera Choreographed By Camille A. Brown
by Alan Henry - 2019-09-11 13:23:54
VIDEO: Get A First Look At PORGY AND BESS Rehearsals Of 'It Ain't Necessarily So' At The Met Opera
by Alan Henry - 2019-08-30 10:53:39
VIDEO: Get A First Look At PORGY AND BESS Rehearsals At The Met Opera Choreographed By Camille A. Brown
by Alan Henry - 2019-08-26 17:39:42
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Washington National Opera's CANDIDE's 'Easily Assimilated'
by Alan Henry - 2018-05-21 09:15:12
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Washington National Opera's CANDIDE Starring Alek Shrader and Emily Pogorelc
by Alan Henry - 2018-05-15 18:01:08
STAGE TUBE: Laura Osnes and Steven Pasquale Perform 'If I Loved You' from Lyric Opera's CAROUSEL
by Stage Tube - 2015-04-20 17:16:50
TV: Watch Highlights from Lyric Opera of Chicago's Starry New Production of CAROUSEL!
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-04-10 16:26:32
VIDEO: Dr. Rob Istad Interviews THE RADIO HOUR Composer Jake Heggie and Conductor John Alexander, Parts 1 & 2
by Diana Heisroth - 2014-04-24 18:04:57
TV EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Starry New York City Center Reopening Gala Featuring Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-10-26 17:49:13
News
Jazz Saxophonist Gary Bartz Receives Honorary Doctorate from New England Conservatory
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist and Oberlin professor Gary Bartz received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from New England Conservatory at its 155th Commencement, alongside Innovative Vivo Performing Arts executive Gary Dunning.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist and Oberlin professor Gary Bartz received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from New England Conservatory at its 155th Commencement, alongside Innovative Vivo Performing Arts executive Gary Dunning.
SING DEMOCRACY 250 Will Present National Tour Finale in Washington, D.C.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
SING DEMOCRACY 250 will present its Washington, D.C. signature concert, the final stop of a four-city national tour, featuring mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves and two newly commissioned works marking America's 250th anniversary.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
SING DEMOCRACY 250 will present its Washington, D.C. signature concert, the final stop of a four-city national tour, featuring mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves and two newly commissioned works marking America's 250th anniversary.
National Chamber Ensemble Will Present Mozart and Bruch Season Finale in Arlington
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The National Chamber Ensemble will close its season with Mozart and Bruch: THE GREAT CONCERTOS in Arlington, featuring works by Florence Price and Johan Svendsen in an intimate chamber setting.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The National Chamber Ensemble will close its season with Mozart and Bruch: THE GREAT CONCERTOS in Arlington, featuring works by Florence Price and Johan Svendsen in an intimate chamber setting.
CARMEN, TURANDOT & ORFEO & EURIDICE Set for North Carolina Opera 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
North Carolina Opera revealed its 2026–2027 season, featuring Bizet's Carmen, Puccini's Turandot, and the company premiere of Gluck's Orfeo & Euridice in concert at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2026
North Carolina Opera revealed its 2026–2027 season, featuring Bizet's Carmen, Puccini's Turandot, and the company premiere of Gluck's Orfeo & Euridice in concert at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh.
Misty Copeland, Oscar Isaac, and Paul Simon Will Receive Honorary Doctorates at Juilliard
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
The Juilliard School will confer honorary doctorates on Misty Copeland, Denyce Graves, Oscar Isaac, and Paul Simon at its 121st commencement ceremony at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
The Juilliard School will confer honorary doctorates on Misty Copeland, Denyce Graves, Oscar Isaac, and Paul Simon at its 121st commencement ceremony at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.
OLD WEIRD AMERICA AND HARRY SMITH ARCHIVES Comes To New England Conservatory
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 16, 2026
The immersive concert experience reimagines folk, blues, ballads, Jewish music, and Americana captured in Smith’s archives, including the Anthology of American Folk Music. Learn more about reserving tickets!
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 16, 2026
The immersive concert experience reimagines folk, blues, ballads, Jewish music, and Americana captured in Smith’s archives, including the Anthology of American Folk Music. Learn more about reserving tickets!
NEC's CMA Small Ensemble Festival Will Include Jazz, Folk, World Music & More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
New England Conservatory's CMA Spring Ensemble Festival will present student ensembles performing West African, Middle Eastern, Jewish, American Roots, and Indie/Punk/Art Rock music. All festival events are free and open to the public.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026
New England Conservatory's CMA Spring Ensemble Festival will present student ensembles performing West African, Middle Eastern, Jewish, American Roots, and Indie/Punk/Art Rock music. All festival events are free and open to the public.
Wolf Trap Opera Reveals Summer 2026 Filene & Studio Artists
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026
Wolf Trap Opera has announced the cast for its 2026 summer season, showcasing a dynamic roster of emerging artists in one of the country's leading training grounds for rising opera talent.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026
Wolf Trap Opera has announced the cast for its 2026 summer season, showcasing a dynamic roster of emerging artists in one of the country's leading training grounds for rising opera talent.
Washington National Opera Names Marc A. Scorca to Board of Trustees
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2026
Widely regarded as one of the most influential leaders in the American opera field, Scorca brings decades of experience advancing opera companies, artists, and audiences across the United States.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2026
Widely regarded as one of the most influential leaders in the American opera field, Scorca brings decades of experience advancing opera companies, artists, and audiences across the United States.
Opera San Jose Reveals 26/27 Season - DON GIOVANNI, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
Opera San José General Director & CEO Shawna Lucey has revealed the company’s 43rd season, a line up that offers audiences classic operatic favorites, a groundbreakingAmerican musical, and the company’s first-ever John Adams opera.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2026
Opera San José General Director & CEO Shawna Lucey has revealed the company’s 43rd season, a line up that offers audiences classic operatic favorites, a groundbreakingAmerican musical, and the company’s first-ever John Adams opera.
Review: TREEMONISHA at Washington National Opera At Lisner Auditorium
by Doug Poms - Mar 9, 2026
What did our critic think of TREEMONISHA at Washington National Opera At Lisner Auditorium?
by Doug Poms - Mar 9, 2026
What did our critic think of TREEMONISHA at Washington National Opera At Lisner Auditorium?
Interview: John Holiday of AKHNATEN at La Opera
by Amanda Callas - Feb 26, 2026
Countertenor John Holiday stars as Akhnaten in LA Opera’s spectacular revival of the acclaimed Philip Glass opera, February 28 through March 22 - and I can’t wait to see it.
by Amanda Callas - Feb 26, 2026
Countertenor John Holiday stars as Akhnaten in LA Opera’s spectacular revival of the acclaimed Philip Glass opera, February 28 through March 22 - and I can’t wait to see it.
Town Hall to Host BLACK HISTORY MONTH CHORAL FESTIVAL Featuring Damien Sneed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026
The Town Hall will present the return of the Black History Month Choral Festival, featuring 250 students from NYC School Choirs. The celebration will take place at The Town Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026
The Town Hall will present the return of the Black History Month Choral Festival, featuring 250 students from NYC School Choirs. The celebration will take place at The Town Hall.
Exclusive: Washington National Opera Forges Ahead Following Kennedy Center Split
by Joshua Wright - Feb 19, 2026
Washington National Opera General Director Timothy O'Leary discusses the company's transition, community support, rebuilding operations, and future plans, including upcoming productions of TREEMONISHA, THE CRUCIBLE, and WEST SIDE STORY.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 19, 2026
Washington National Opera General Director Timothy O'Leary discusses the company's transition, community support, rebuilding operations, and future plans, including upcoming productions of TREEMONISHA, THE CRUCIBLE, and WEST SIDE STORY.
NEC Jazz Orchestra To Present AFRICAN COOKBOOK: MUSIC OF RANDY WESTON AND MELBA LISTON
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
The NEC Jazz Orchestra will present African Cookbook: Music of Randy Weston and Melba Liston on Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Jordan Hall. Conducted by Ken Schaphorst, the program honors the influential partnership between composer, pianist, and bandleader Randy Weston and trombonist, composer, and arranger Melba Liston.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
The NEC Jazz Orchestra will present African Cookbook: Music of Randy Weston and Melba Liston on Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Jordan Hall. Conducted by Ken Schaphorst, the program honors the influential partnership between composer, pianist, and bandleader Randy Weston and trombonist, composer, and arranger Melba Liston.
Video: Opera Singer Denyce Graves Reflects on Career Ahead of Retirement on PBS
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026
Following a storied career on the operatic stages across the country, acclaimed mezzo soprano Dency Graves is entering the next phase of her career. For the PBS culture series CANVAS, arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown caught up with the performer ahead of her retirement. Watch the segment now.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026
Following a storied career on the operatic stages across the country, acclaimed mezzo soprano Dency Graves is entering the next phase of her career. For the PBS culture series CANVAS, arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown caught up with the performer ahead of her retirement. Watch the segment now.
Sphinx Virtuosi and Randall Goosby Will Close Out CAMA's 2025-26 Masterseries at The Lobero Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) of Santa Barbara will conclude its 2025-26 Masterseries at the Lobero Theatre on March 12 with a special performance by the acclaimed Sphinx Virtuosi.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) of Santa Barbara will conclude its 2025-26 Masterseries at the Lobero Theatre on March 12 with a special performance by the acclaimed Sphinx Virtuosi.
NEC Students to Perform 60s and 70s Hits in GENIUS ON THE CHARTS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
NEC students will showcase their musical talents by performing iconic hits from the 60s and 70s in the upcoming show GENIUS ON THE CHARTS on February 24.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
NEC students will showcase their musical talents by performing iconic hits from the 60s and 70s in the upcoming show GENIUS ON THE CHARTS on February 24.
Post Kennedy Center Split, Washington National Opera Sets Stephen Schwartz Hosted WEST SIDE STORY Gala & More
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2026
Washington National Opera announces spring 2026 performances at venues across the D.C. area, including Treemonisha, The Crucible, and additional concerts during its 70th anniversary season.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 16, 2026
Washington National Opera announces spring 2026 performances at venues across the D.C. area, including Treemonisha, The Crucible, and additional concerts during its 70th anniversary season.
Library Of Congress Unveils Winter-Spring 2026 Concert Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
Concerts from the Library of Congress will launch an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation's music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
Concerts from the Library of Congress will launch an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation's music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more.
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