Kathryn Grayson

Kathryn Grayson was classically trained from twelve years old but is best remembered for her roles in films like “Show Boat” and “Kiss Me Kate” as well as being a supporting star to Mario Lanza in “The Toast of New Orleans.” She would later fulfill some of her operatic dreams onstage and also follow Julie Andrews in the production of “Camelot.” She later supervised voice and choral studies at the Idaho State University. She made her debut in Andy Hardy’s Private Secretary in 1941.

Read Jennie Watter’s biography article featured in our Summer 2018 Issue

Natasha Barbieri, Editor

Editor

Creator of Classical Crossover Magazine. For Natasha music has always been closely tied to her faith. At age 18, Natasha made her opera debut playing the part of the mother in Menotti’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ with the Eastern Festival Opera. At 20, she was a winner of the 2011 Young Artist Competition at Andrews University. Natasha graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Music. Natasha has released a series of Holiday singles “A Place Called Home” (2020), “One Little Boy,” and “The Perfect Year” (2021). In 2021, she was nominated for the ‘Future Classic Women Awards’ show on Men’s & Women’s Radio Station. Natasha is the creator and editor of ‘Classical Crossover Magazine’ a venture that has allowed her to interview many of the top stars in the genre including Sarah Brightman, Celtic Woman, Mirusia, Paul Potts, and more. During the covid-19 pandemic, she created an online concert series for the magazine that has seen her perform in the same line-up as Alex Sharpe, Lucy Kay, Barbara Padilla, Classical Reflection, and more on the virtual stage. In 2022, Natasha was included on the charity album “Stars of Classical Crossover: Christmas” in benefit of the Wallace & Gromit Children’s Charity.