June 11, 2022 was a memorable evening of performances in celebration of our 75th Anniversary, with a stellar lineup of past winners of the APS Competition performing! Grammy Award-winning soprano, Christine Brewer, was the emcee for the evening. Proclamations were proclaimed and there was a reception afterward. Special thanks to our photographer, Leona McAllister.
Christine Brewer, renowned soprano and emcee for the evening
The Venue - First Congregational Church of Webster Groves UCC
Shannon Kessler Dooley (2003 winner)
Peter Henderson (2003 winner)
The Mazzoni Duo - Jennifer and Matthew Mazzoni (2013 winners)
Lindsay Garritson (2003 winner)
W. Mark Akin (2017 winner)
Sasha Starcevich (1990 winner)
Marie Jureit-Beamish (1982 winner)
Henry Wang (2012 winner) with Vera Parkin (1984 winner)
Dominic Cheli (2014 winner) and Brian Woods (2017 winner)
Christine Brewer and Donna Vince
Presentation of bouquets
Presentation of bouquets
Presentation of Proclamations - Laureen Di Bisceglie
Proclamation from City of Saint Louis
Proclamation from St. Louis County
Proclamation from St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
A toast to 75 years!
Donna Vince and Laureen Di Bisceglie, co-chairs for the 75th anniversary celebration
Dominic Cheli (2014 winner) with Zena Ilyashov
Jay Willoughby (1958 winner) with Cindy and Bruce Vantine
Paula Bernhardt
