Vaness has sung on the world’s major stages and at premier music festivals, appeared on TV broadcasts, and compiled a distinguished catalog of recordings.
As a professional opera, concert, and recital singer, Roy Samuelson has performed over 100 roles with opera companies.
Julius Rudel served as general director and principal conductor for 37 years at the New York City Opera. The accomplished musician won a Grammy for his recording of the Merry Widow and has been a long time supporter of the Kurt Weill foundation.