21. He played opposite the opera star Leontyne Price . 22. He accompanied opera legend Leontyne Price at a White House Christmas celebration during the Reagan administration. 23. In 1961 Leontyne Price became the first black singer to star in a Met opening night. 24. Previous recipients include Ingmar Bergman, Martha Graham, Mstislav Rostropovich, Arthur Miller, Leontyne Price and Stephen Sondheim. 25. This led to the prominence of African-American singers like Leontyne Price in the world of opera. 26. She was thrilled to receive the legendary role so strongly associated with her idol, Leontyne Price . 27. Renowned soprano Leontyne Price is a Drinkard cousin. 28. Heimann also got her involved with the school's choir, whose membership also included a young Leontyne Price . 29. "Leontyne Price Rediscovered " ( RCA Victor Red Seal, dlrs 17 . 98 ) _ Leontyne Price 30. Modern interpreters have included Carol Neblett, Anna Moffo, Beverly Sills, Leontyne Price , Ren�e Fleming, and Elizabeth Futral.
