A Voice Teacher's Chrestomathy

A Voice Teacher's Chrestomathy

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The Legacy of Anne Larson (1945-2006)

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Justin Jørgen Petersen
Jun 17, 2024
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My teacher, my mentor, and my surrogate mama, mezzo soprano Anne Larson.

I wish everyone in the world could have at least one Anne Larson in their lives.

Anne was my remarkable voice teacher during my college years at Simpson College in Indianola, IA. Amid the relentless challenges of freshman year, her studio became a sanctuary from the demands of a rigorous academic and performance schedule that was the norm at Simpson.

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