Opera Legend Sherrill Milnes has contributed a significant body of work to the legacy of great singing. The VOICE Award celebrates and recognizes those who have made an extraordinary difference in the perpetuation of excellence in the art of great singing in the operatic repertoire and other classically sung genres of music.
The 2026 Award will recognize three exceptional artists who have shaped the world of opera and classical voice:
Michael Ching, composer
Fabrizio Melano, stage director
& Carol Vaness, soprano
Thomas Hampson with Directors Maria Zouves and Sherrill Milnes via Zoom preparing for the 2021 VOICE Gala Online