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.
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The collection of luscious romantic songs by Tchaikowsky, Rachmaninov, Medtner and others written to the poetry of Pushkin, Goethe and Baudelaire was released through Centaur Records and is available on most streaming platforms.
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The unique competition adds another layer to the annual Art Song Festival competition.
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“Music is a large part of my life, and I hope to pass the love of music and art to others, no matter their age or experiences.”
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During the winter break, music students Marina Malcolm and Christopher Rodriguez presented at national conferences. Dr. Maria S. Briggs-Okunev was also with them and presented.
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Every two years, music faculty at Fresno State take on the endeavor of producing a full-scale opera in the Fresno State Concert Hall. During the planning meetings, the faculty decided they would likely hire someone to play the role of Cio-Cio-San (Butterfly). That’s when assistant professor of voice Dr. Maria Briggs stepped in and offered to take on the challenge.
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 