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	Denyce Graves, MET New England Region
		Graves has since participated in numerous other benefit concerts, and RCA Records released a recording of patriotic songs by Denyce Graves, the proceeds of which benefit various groups who have been affected by the events of September 11.
		In 2003 Denyce Graves was appointed as a Cultural Ambassador for the United States, and she now travels around the world under the auspices of the State Department appearing in good-will missions of musical performances, lectures, and seminars.
		Denyce Graves is a native of Washington, D.C., where she attended the Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts.
	www.neaudition.org /singers/graves.html (1866 words)

	Denyce Graves \| Denyce Graves: Breaking the Rules \| WHYY
		Denyce Graves made her Metropolitan Opera debut in the 1995-96 season in the title role of Bizet's Carmen.
		Her recordings also include Denyce Graves: A Cathedral Christmas, The Lost Days, featuring jazz musicians in Latin songs in the Spanish and Portuguese languages, and Church, which brings together African-American divas from various genres of music, all of whom were first exposed to music through church.
		In 2003 Denyce Graves was appointed a Cultural Ambassador for the United States, and she now travels around the world under the auspices of the State Department appearing in good-will missions.
	www.whyy.org /education/denycegraves/graves_bio.html (388 words)

	American Mezzo Soprano Denyce Graves in Cyprus
		Graves also gave tremendously well-received workshops at the English School and to the music department of Eastern Mediterranean University.
		Graves was an enthusiastic and motivating teacher for dozens of aspiring musicians on both sides of Cyprus.
		Denyce Graves's program exposed local audiences to superb music and gave younger audiences the opportunity to learn from her expertise.
	www.americanembassy.org.cy /EmbatWork/denycegraves.htm (303 words)

	About Denyce Graves
		Graves gave her first performances of Adalgisa in Norma for Opernhaus Zürich. In the 1999-2000 season, Denyce Graves gave her first performances as Amneris in Aida with Cincinnati Opera.
		Denyce Graves has worked with leading symphony orchestras and conductors throughout the world in a wide range of repertoire. She has performed with Riccardo Chailly, Myung-Whun Chung, Charles Dutoit, Christoph Eschenbach, Zubin Mehta, James Levine, Riccardo Muti, and Mstislav Rostropovich. Ms.
		Denyce Graves is a native of Washington, D.C., where she attended the Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts. She continued her education at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music and the New England Conservatory. In 1998, Ms.
	www.oberlin.edu /con/bkstage/200305/graves_bio.html (560 words)

	classical music - andante - denyce graves is back, after a very eventful five years
		No one in the audience knew that Graves was in such a state of crisis that she had convened a "summit" in her Chicago hotel suite so that her mother, her aunt, a shaman and other spiritually inclined friends could attempt to drive away the mezzo-soprano's intensely dark clouds.
		Graves worked odd jobs to put herself through Oberlin College and the New England Conservatory, and by the 1990s she was establishing herself as the definitive Carmen and singing alongside the likes of PlÃ¡cido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti and JosÃ© Carreras.
		Graves knew she needed help and called her mother and aunt and "friends who were deep believers — of whatever that might be.
	www.andante.com /article/article.cfm?id=26112 (2110 words)

	denyce graves
		Graves was originally scheduled to perform at ACU on Jan. 21 but postponed the concert due to illness.
		Graves made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in the 1995-96 season in the title role of Carmen and returned the following season to lead the new Franco Zeffirelli production of that work, singing the opening night performance of the Metropolitan Opera’s 1997-98 season opposite Placido Domingo.
		Graves has also been the recipient of awards such as the Gran Prix du Concours International de Chant de Paris, the Eleanor Steber Music Award in the Opera Columbus Vocal Competition, and a Jacobson Study Grant from the Richard Tucker Music Foundation.
	www.acu.edu /events/news/archives2003/030414_graves.html (482 words)

	Denyce Graves
		Denyce Graves sang the role of Judith in Hungarian in performances of Bartok's
		Denyce Graves won the award for classical vocal soloist from the 16th Annual Washington Area Music Association Awards, February 24, 2002.
		Denyce Graves is scheduled to sing in concert for Opera Tampa in Florida on February 15, 2003.
	www.johnrpierce.com /graves3.html (366 words)

	Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Denyce Graves joins superstar vocalists in musical tribute to the church's rich gospel legacy in new CD, "Church".
		Denyce Graves to Inaugurate ECA's CultureConnect in Warsaw, Poland and Romania.
		Denyce Graves is an exclusive recording artist for BMG Classics/RCA Red Seal.
	www.denycegraves.com /news.html (211 words)

	Denyce Graves News
		Denyce Graves is a diva with a difference.
		Denyce Graves and Samuel Ramey glide dreamlike through Bela Bartok's "Duke Bluebeard's Castle," unfurling their world-class voices in one of the Washington National Opera's hangar-size rehearsal spaces.At the...
		Best not to look for omens, but when Denyce Graves' earring dropped off during her first entrance Wednesday at the Mann Center, you feared for what was to follow.
	www.topix.net /who/denyce-graves (609 words)

	Denyce Graves
		Denyce Graves to perform at ACU as part of recital hall inaugural
		Graves is internationally known and in high demand to perform around the world.
		A native of Washington, D.C., Graves attended Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts and continued her education at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music and the New England Conservatory.
	www.acu.edu /events/news/021219_denycegraves.html (548 words)

	Denyce Graves bio (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Graves made her debut at the MET in the 1995-1996 season in the title role of CARMEN.
		Graves’ 2001-2002 season began with a series of appearances in response to the tragic events in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001.
		Graves has since participated in numerous other benefits, and recorded the Red Cross benefit album AMERICAN ANTHEM, on which she performed “The Lords’ Prayer” and “American The Beautiful” in commemoration of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
	provost.syr.edu /lectures/graves.asp (906 words)

	Denyce Graves: 'This is my lineage' \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		Denyce Graves, in a rehearsal for "Margaret Garner," is the mezzo of the moment.
		DETROIT – When Denyce Graves steps onstage to sing a signature role like Carmen, she knows that the Opera Police – critics and aficionados with the entire history of recorded opera crammed into their basements – are patrolling the darkened theater.
		Graves has parlayed her opera house success into a string of best-selling CDs, a bustling recital schedule and even TV projects.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20050515/news_1a15garner.html (760 words)

	Singers focus on religious roots with new CD: 'Church: Songs of Soul & Inspiration' - Denyce Graves - Cover Story Jet - ...
		Graves recently helped recruit an extraordinary collection of musical legends who focused on their religious roots on a new CD called Church: Songs of Soul and Inspiration.
		Graves, who created the project with producer Tena Clark, said the idea for the project came about when she was having lunch with a friend in New York and the friend pointed out that most opera singers came from the church.
		Graves is Black and a major star on the opera stages of America and Europe.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1355/is_26_103/ai_104438913 (931 words)

	WFU's Secrest Series to feature opera star Denyce Graves
		Graves made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera during the 1995-96 season in the title role of "Carmen." She returned the following season to lead the new Franco Zeffirelli production of the same opera.
		Her television appearances include "Denyce Graves-A Cathedral Christmas," the award-winning BBC series, "The Royal Opera House," an Emmy award-winning profile on "60 Minutes" and "An Evening at the Pops" PBS presentation.
		Graves is a native of Washington, D.C., where she attended the Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts.
	www.wfu.edu /wfunews/2001/011201w.htm (598 words)

	Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly . FEATURE . Denyce Graves and Gospel Music . June 6, 2003 \| PBS
		The project was the idea of opera superstar Denyce Graves, a mezzo-soprano who is well known for her performances at the Metropolitan Opera and at 9/11 memorial services.
		DENYCE GRAVES (Opera Performer): I did a concert about two years ago and a young fellow came up to me -- he must have been about nine or 10 years old -- and he said to me, "Ms.
		Graves, did you grow up in the church?" And I said, "Yes, I did." He said, "I can hear the church in your voice." And I said, "What?" He said, "Yes, I hear it -- it sounds like the church." And this was an operatic concert.
	www.pbs.org /wnet/religionandethics/week640/feature.html (540 words)

	About the Program \| Denyce Graves: Breaking the Rules \| WHYY
		This new special Denyce Graves: Breaking the Rules, was recorded in June, 2003 before a live audience, and celebrates the talent, style, versatility and sheer beauty of one of the few opera performers today who have crossed the threshold into becoming a household name.
		Having been named Peter Jennings' ABC News Person of the Week, with appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, Wayne Brady and a special feature on 60 Minutes, Denyce Graves is at the top of her craft.
		Graves first sang for the President of the United States at the National Memorial Service in Washington's National Cathederal in the days following September 11, 2001, and again in a nationally-televised concert from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in honor of the one year anniversary of those tragic events.
	www.whyy.org /education/denycegraves/about_show.html (492 words)

	A&L Performing Arts News Release - Denyce Graves & Warren Jones (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, recognized worldwide as one of today’s most exciting vocal stars, will present her Santa Barbara debut recital, accompanied by pianist Warren Jones, on Tuesday, March 18 at 8 pm in UCSB Campbell Hall.
		Denyce Grave’s combination of expressive, rich vocalism, elegant stage presence and vivid theatrical abilities allows her to pursue a wide breadth of operatic portrayals as well as delight audiences in recital appearances.
		Graves has been invited on several occasions to perform in recital at the White House, and she provides many benefit performances for various causes special to her each season.
	www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu /archive/2002-2003/pr/graves.asp (827 words)

	Amazon.com: Denyce Graves - Voce di Donna: Music: Christoph Willibald Gluck,Georges Bizet,George Frideric ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Graves lacks the ability to differentiate between the emotions of the various characters and project these into the microphone but I have to strongly disagree.
		Denyce Graves has chosen arias that we don't always get to hear and I thank her for doing so, she breathes live into the old standards from "Carmen" and introduces us to arias that will undoubtably become new favorites.
		Denyce Graves has a lot of potential, but she should perform airas and in Operas as to her vocal comfort.
	www.amazon.com /Denyce-Graves-Voce-di-Donna/dp/B00000JMH2 (1672 words)

	Denyce Graves - AOL Music
		Denyce Graves is recognized worldwide as one of today's most exciting vocal stars, and continues to gather unparalleled popular and critical acclaim in...
		In 2003, Graves performed in front of a live audience at the Metropolitan Opera for a television special, Denyce Graves: Breaking the Rules.
		Her mother raised the three Graves children alone and was determined to keep them out of trouble.
	music.aol.com /artist/denyce-graves/290901/main (127 words)

	PlaybillArts: Features: Spotlight: Denyce Graves in Margaret Garner; Carreras on Soccer; Matt Haimovitz Returns to the ...
		Denyce Graves found herself in the midst of an age-old controversy this month when she ventured to Cincinnati to perform in a new opera.
		For Graves, the Cincinnati performances are a high point in a busy 2004-05 season that saw her sing in Carmen in Germany and Samson and Delilah in New York as well as her usual mix of classical, jazz, and gospel in concerts and recitals in the United States and Europe.
		Graves, who drew worldwide attention for her performances in response to the September 2001 terror attacks, also sang twice this year for President Bush.
	www.playbillarts.com /features/article/2480.html (1244 words)

	Denyce Graves
		As one of the music world's most sought-after recitalists, Graves is recognized for her vocalism, gift for communication and dynamic stage presence.
		Since 1999, Graves has been an exclusive recording artist with BMG Classics, and “Voce di Donna,” her first solo recording of opera arias, was released in September 1999.
		Graves made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in the 1995-96 season in the title role of “Carmen.” A native of Washington, D.C., she attended the Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts.
	www.uncg.edu /iss/denyce.html (464 words)

	Denyce Graves - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Denyce Graves (born March 7, 1964 in Washington, D.C.) is an American opera singer.
		She is a mezzo soprano and began vocal training at the Duke Ellington School of Arts in Washington in the late 1980s.
		Graves sang "America the Beautiful" and "Lord's Prayer" at the Washington National Cathedral during a memorial service honoring the victims of 9/11 on September 14, 2001, attended by President Bush, members of Congress, other politicians and representatives of foreign governments.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Denyce_Graves (273 words)

	Denyce Graves on SONY BMG Masterworks
		Graves, the Cincinnati Enquirer wrote "As Margaret, Graves' journey was a tour de force...
		Graves recently continued her patriotic activities when she sang for President and Mrs.
		Denyce Graves begins the 2005-06 season at the Metropolitan Opera in a gala opening night celebration under the baton of James Levine.
	www.sonybmgmasterworks.com /artists/denycegraves/index.html (2013 words)

	EURweb.com - PEOPLE OF NOTE: Denyce Graves -- The Joy of âBreaking the Rulesâ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		I have heard it said that none of the pleasures of life are truly worthwhile without a bit of pain to propel one to their greater heights.
		The young Graves applied to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and was accepted.
		Graves will not be the only one âBreaking the Rules.â Her husband, David Perry, is the producer of the show and Graves will be joined by Grammy Award winner Patti Labelle, as well as soulful performers Take 6, in the 90 minute national TV special entitled: Denyce Graves: Breaking the Rules.
	www.eurweb.com /story/eur13476.cfm (1154 words)

	classical music - andante - the carmen blues: denyce graves is not so crazy about her most famous role
		Carmen is crazy about Denyce Graves and beckons her to the stage far more often than any other role.
		The idea that Graves, one of today's most celebrated opera stars, feels she lacks choice might seem surprising.
		But, she explained, she's constrained by being a mezzo-soprano, for whom far fewer roles are written than for the higher-pitched sopranos.
	www.andante.com /article/article.cfm?id=26113 (355 words)

	OPERA STAR TO DELIVER: Denyce Graves gets her due, while baby’s due
		Opera Denyce Graves may be five months’ pregnant, but that’s not slowing down her schedule.
		Graves said she doesn't think people need know everything: First of all, we had the big letdown with no Santa Claus...
		Nonetheless, while awaiting her bundle of joy, Graves has been doing a lot of traveling in her hectic schedule and told the AP that it hasn’t been easy.
	www.blackwebportal.com /wire/DA.cfm?ArticleID=1656 (315 words)

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