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Episode Synopsis
Celebrated opera singer and long-time vocal instructor at Duquesne University, Claudia Pinza, first began teaching in 1974. This Saturday, they will honor her with performances and a plaque dedication.
Her son, Samuel Bozzola, talks with Anna Singer live about his mother's unexpected transition to opera teacher. He talks about her running a summer program in Italy for young singers, supported by major opera professionals, and hosted by an opera radio show for decades. He also shares how she founded Duquesne University's Opera workshop, which is now a respected program with full productions each year.
As a daughter of famed singer Ezio Pinza, she already had deep roots in the operatic world long before teaching. Samuel reflects on her sacrifices, especially ones she made for her family. He also highlights her influence on his own life, as he now teaches Italian and lectures on opera-related topics.
You can hear the Opera Workshop perform selections from three of Benjamin Britten's opera's. The tribute concert is this Saturday, April 26th at 7:30 pm at PNC Recital Hall.
There will be a plaque dedication and brief remarks at intermission.
Visit Duquesne Music to learn more and find tickets. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted
source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate
about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here
to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene.
Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and
performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania
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Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what
else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting
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Her son, Samuel Bozzola, talks with Anna Singer live about his mother's unexpected transition to opera teacher. He talks about her running a summer program in Italy for young singers, supported by major opera professionals, and hosted by an opera radio show for decades. He also shares how she founded Duquesne University's Opera workshop, which is now a respected program with full productions each year.
As a daughter of famed singer Ezio Pinza, she already had deep roots in the operatic world long before teaching. Samuel reflects on her sacrifices, especially ones she made for her family. He also highlights her influence on his own life, as he now teaches Italian and lectures on opera-related topics.
You can hear the Opera Workshop perform selections from three of Benjamin Britten's opera's. The tribute concert is this Saturday, April 26th at 7:30 pm at PNC Recital Hall.
There will be a plaque dedication and brief remarks at intermission.
Visit Duquesne Music to learn more and find tickets. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted
source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate
about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here
to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene.
Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and
performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania
region.
Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping
Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what
else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting
the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts.
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