We are excited to announce a public masterclass with renowned Georgian mezzo-soprano Mzia Nioradze , presented as part of the MABC Emerging Artists Program on January 18th at 2:00 PM in the beautiful sanctuary of the historic Madison Avenue Baptist Church. The event is free and open to all! Georgian mezzo-soprano Mzia Nioradze is an internationally acclaimed artist whose distinguished career includes major engagements with the Mariinsky Theatre, the Metropolitan Opera, Houston Grand Opera, San Francisco Opera, Opéra National de Paris, and leading European houses. A finalist in the Elena Obraztsova, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Belvedere competitions, she is renowned for her powerful interpretations of roles such as Carmen, Amneris, Azucena, Eboli, Marina Mnishek, and Dalila, as well as for acclaimed performances in Verdi’s Requiem. Trained in Tbilisi and Osimo, Nioradze brings decades of stage experience and vocal mastery to her work with young singers.