Classically Speaking

WVU alum James Valenti recently debuted at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, in the starring role of Alfredo in Verdi’s opera La Traviata. He also has just received the Richard Tucker Award.
 
Valenti around the world on the Metropolitan Opera radio broadcast this weekend, which can be heard West Virginia Public Radio, Saturday at 1pm.

Listen below to our full interview, where Valenti discusses music, his experience at WVU, singing at the Met, and his thoughts on the future of opera:

Related Links:

* James Valenti 
* WVU Grad Starring at Met Opera (radio story)
* Voice & Looks: A Perfect Tenor (NY Post) 
* Metropolitan Opera International Radio Broadcasts 
* WVU School of Music 

 
Check out Valenti singing "Che gelida manina" from Puccini's La Boheme.  You can also find more videos of his singing on his site.

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