“Black Diva of the Thirties: The Life of Ruby Elzy,” by David E. Weaver is available from the University Press of Mississippi ...

From the title role in "Carmen," one of the most coveted mezzo roles, to Dorabella in "Cosi fan tutte," a traditional soprano ...

Now she is back to mentor young artists, and OperaWire had a chance to speak with Seadia about her beginnings at Merola.