by Jennie Johanson Maria Callas. Anne Frank. Adolf Hitler. Mel Torme. Winston Churchill. What did all of these people have in common? They were all ardent fans of Deanna Durbin. Who is this person who could awaken admiration from such diverse people? Born in Winnipeg, Canada to English parents on December 4th, 1921 “Edna Mae” Durbin was the youngest child of…

By Natasha Barbieri What inspired you to become an opera singer? I grew up listening to classical music. My parents put me to study piano when I was 11 years old. Since I was a little child I knew I wanted to be a musician. When I turned 14 I decided to join a local…

By Natasha Barbieri I met Chloe Daniel Lewis in 2009 when I transferred to Andrews University. Although not a music major, Chloe shared her lovely soprano voice with the community through recitals every semester.  Her programs were not the traditional classical variety but, in the words of a mutual friend, were ‘through-composed’ with a clear…

By Natasha Barbieri First of all congratulations on your marriage! I think it’s so important for singer’s to have lives outside of their music as it really gives them more perspective on the things that matter. Do you agree? Thank-you! I am a very happy “Sadie Sadie married lady.” For myself, I don’t know if…