Fresno State music professors receive first prize in international competition

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A woman in a magenta dress leans on a piano and sings while a man in a black suit plays the piano.

Fresno State music professors receive first prize in international competition

Fresno State professors Dr. Maria Briggs, soprano, and Dr. Peter Klimo, piano, received first prize in the Doug Davis international competition for their performance of the art song cycle “Family Portraits” by Doug Davis. The prestigious competition’s previous prize winners include soloists from top US and international music schools, including Harvard, New England, Cincinnati and others. 

Award-Winning Performance

Dr. Klimo and Dr. Briggs also performed live at the 7th Fresno State Art Song Festival last week. They presented works by American composers and were joined by Dr. Loewenheim, cello and Dr. Toren-Immerman, violin.

Congratulations to Dr. Briggs and Dr. Klimo!

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