Leontyne Price

Laurel, MS

February 10, 1927 (95 years old)

American Soprana

11.5 x 14.5 inch gold frame

As the 1st African American singer to achieve an international reputation in Opera, we introduce to you Leontyne Price! Her debut was in a Broadway revival for Four Saints in the Three Acts. Leontyne is the recipient of more than 20 Grammy Awards including a Lifetime Achievement (1988), The Presidential Medal of Freedom (1964), The Kennedy Center of Honor (1980) & The National Medal of the Arts (1985). In 2008, she was among the first to be named a National Endowment of the Arts Opera Honoree. Thank you Leontyne for your voice, your talent and contributions to the arts!

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