Megan Marie HartMay 20

Such a devastating loss for the opera world.
Rest in Peace, Limmie Pulliam.
May your memory be a blessing.

“Raised in Kennett, Missouri, Pulliam, the son of a preacher, grew up singing in his church choir before his passion for classical music took shape. At Oberlin, he was a student of the legendary voice professor Richard Miller, who played a vital role in developing Pulliam’s remarkably powerful sound.”

https://www.oberlin.edu/news/tenor-limmie-pulliam-98-who-sang-stages-worldwide-dies-50

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Tenor Limmie Pulliam ’98, Who Sang on Stages Worldwide, Dies at 50 | Oberlin College and Conservatory

Gifted singer became a regular presence on the Oberlin campus where he honed his craft.

AndyHatJan 25, 2023

Limmie Pulliam's performance with Oberlin at Carnegie last Friday was stunning, and reading more about his history, it's even more impressive:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/23/arts/music/limmie-pulliam-opera-body-shaming.html?unlocked_article_code=0UBgHijazD0U3ebUx1d3mvWZbtIw1Ry3iWMJxspUPD7mrVSfjoztXpQI3V75YrGayxBTVd-9txFHMO4C1agpsCxkuHFyjSvwkR6wRb2SCDZeAcqpoNSc9TIa7Zu_8hOj-zd8SpxC2Mm0_-Xl5BRUWbCkxh7qR7dQe1XThd85_VpeDxCj9Lxfsa9l6prh3X4VGf0-xRJfeQYF8Bphd8n9UUm-PWgQ5JRdb1JLh3X85eQVKyPczV354yvMGowEostKjqVBn4ohDQQjQwALXWvQ9TzKNqYJERsV5Hew0JdCe8l8NDgXZolPok4wMH6dCV_NdqWOBoWOr-yZ1beQir5iHyQkVNtkXSh3WcFLWOzs&smid=share-url

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He Quit Singing Because of Body Shaming. Now He’s Making a Comeback.

The tenor Limmie Pulliam, who made his debut at Carnegie Hall on Friday, hopes to break barriers for larger artists.

The New York Times