[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 72 (Thursday, May 3, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5560-S5561]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO VINCENZO ANTONIO MANNO

 Mr. VOINOVICH. Mr. President, today I honor the musical genius 
of fellow Ohioan Vincenzo Antonio Manno, a renowned opera singer and 
devoted professor of music.
  Mr. Manno was born and raised in my great hometown of Cleveland, OH. 
In fact, he grew up right down the street from my family in the 
Collinwood neighborhood--the same neighborhood I live in still today. 
But his musical gift eventually took him far beyond Collinwood to some 
of the finest music institutions in Europe.
  Cleveland's rich cultural environment and outstanding music tradition 
prepared Mr. Manno for his world-renowned career. Before completing his 
studies at Oberlin College under the tutelage of Professor Richard 
Mill, Mr. Manno was trained at the Cleveland Music School Settlement 
under Burton Garlinghouse and John Shurtleff; at summer sessions in 
Chautauqua, NY, under Josephine Antoine; and at the Cleveland Institute 
of Music under Eleonor Steber.
  After receiving his degree from Oberlin, Mr. Manno continued his 
studies on a Fulbright Fellowship in Italy at Santa Ceclia in Rome with 
Ettore Campogalliani. His private studies in Milan continued with Dr. 
Otto Mueller, who was affiliated for years with the Metropolitan Opera 
House of New York.

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  After Dr. Mueller's death, Mr. Manno was accepted into the 
prestigious private singing school directed by Professor Dennis Hall in 
Bern, Switzerland. As a result of his studies with Professor Hall, Mr. 
Manno was encouraged to open a voice studio in Milan, which has become 
a mecca for singers from around the world.
  Mr. Manno's singing career embraces a wide repertory--from the 
baroque to the modern--and he has sung with opera companies around the 
world. His radio performances within Europe have been admired by the 
public and critics alike. And, he is currently a permanent member of 
the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy.
  Not all accomplished musicians make good teachers, but Mr. Manno's 
teaching career has taken great strides in the past 10 years. He has 
been recognized for teaching and helping emerging singers on many 
continents. He also holds seminars and master classes on singing style.
  Mr. Manno is regularly invited to teach singing technique at the 
world-renowned Accademia dei Giovani Cantanti--Academy of Young 
Singers--under the artistic direction of Leyla Gencer, affiliated with 
the Teotro alla Scala and the Accademia Internazionale della Musica--
International Music Academy--in Milan. The students of Vincenzo Manno 
can be heard regularly around the world in opera houses, recording 
studios, concerts halls, and radio and television stations.
  Mr. Manno also lends his expertise in pop music, broadway and 
operetta. He has guided many Italian pop singers through recording 
sessions and is regularly contacted by Italian television to help 
arrange songs for singers and give advice on new compositions.
  For all he has accomplished, Mr. Manno has received several awards. 
He received the ``Grand Prix du Disque'' for baroque music recorded 
with the great Swiss conductor Edwin Loehrer, and the ``Best Recording 
of the Year'' from Gramophone Magazine for his second CD solo recording 
of tenor music of the 17th century, ``Strana Armonia d'Amore'' with 
Roberto Gini.
  Mr. President, on the 40th anniversary of his career, it is my 
pleasure to honor Vincenzo Antonio Manno for his great success and 
significant contributions to the world of music.

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