Ovation Greets Performance of 'Amazing Grace' by Denyce Graves at Kennedy Center Concert of Hope

[Denyce Graves (Photo: Devon Cass)]

John Malveaux of MusicUNTOLD.com tells AfriClassical of the audience response to the singing of Amazing Grace by Mezzo-Soprano Denyce Graves at the September 11 Concert of Hope at the Kennedy Center:

“Mezzo Soprano Denyce Graves received a tumultuous ovation after singing AMAZING GRACE with orchestra on C Span coverage of 9-11 Memorial Service from the Kennedy Center. Denyce is the final performance in the program http://www.c-span.org/9-11/”

Denyce Graves Performs at Honorary Degree Ceremony for Michael M. Kaiser, Pres. J.F.K. Center for the Performing Arts

[Denyce Graves]

Georgetown.edu
Honorary Degree Ceremony
For Michael M. Kaiser
To Feature Denyce Graves

March 7, 2011

Michael M. Kaiser, President,

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Denyce Graves, Mezzo-Soprano

Georgetown President John J. DeGioia will confer the degree doctor of humane letters, honoris causa, upon, Michael M. Kaiser, president of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The event will feature a special performance by D.C. native and opera star Denyce Graves.

A live webcast will be available at

http://webcast.georgetown.edu/live/

Monday, March 14, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.

Gaston Hall (Third Floor, Healy Building)

Georgetown University

37th & O Streets, NW

Washington, D.C. 20057