Vivien Shotwell
“My grants from the Forrai Foundation allowed me to complete two audition tours of major opera houses in Europe, which I would not have been able to afford on my own, as both tours were arranged on rather short notice, and one during the height of tourist season. I received very positive feedback after several of these auditions, and had it not been for the pandemic I believe they might have led to exciting opportunities. Members of the Board have come to my performances in NYC and I am truly honored by their support, and so grateful.”
Amneris in Verdi’s Aida (Judgement Scene) | Guest Artist Recital | University of Iowa
"Acerba, volutta" from Adriana Lecouvreur | Artist recital at the University of Iowa School of Music
Fricka in Wagner's Die Walküre | Miami Summer Music Festival
