Natalie Limonick

Natalie Limonick accompanied singers in master classes held by Lehmann at the Music Academy of the West, and was associated with that institution for decades. Former Professor of Music and General Director of Opera at the University of Southern California, Ms. Limonick was also Associate Director of Opera at the University of California at Los Angeles. One of the first women and Americans to coach at Bayreuth, she was visiting professor at the Universities of Indiana and Texas and has shared the recital stage with such art song specialists as Elly Ameling, Carol Neblett, Marni Nixon and Marilyn Horne. Still active in the musical life of Los Angeles, she recently retired from the position of President of the Opera Guild of Southern California.