“Opera Is Just Life Really Blown UP”- Jessye Norman 11 / 13 / 11

Legendary opera singer Jessye Norman at the New York Public Libray for the Rolex Arts Weekend where she spoke to an invited audience as well as sang on stage with Gilberto Gil. Ms. Norman is a well-known contemporary opera singer and recitalist, and is one of the highest paid performers in classical music. A dramatic soprano, Ms. Norman is associated in particular with the Wagnerian repertoire, and with the roles of Aida, Cassandre, Alceste, and Leonore.