David Patrick Stearns profiles soprano Angela Meade while she was a student at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. Meade is now a fast-rising star in the opera world. She sings Elvira in the Met Opera's ERNANI - on WRTI on Saturday, February 25 at 1 pm. http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/national/local-national-1002068.mp3
Listen: A Profile of Met Opera Star Angela Meade
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