Background
Smith-Lombardini, Maryelizabeth Anne was born on September 1, 1957 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Daughter of John George and Alma Mary (Ross) Smith.
Smith-Lombardini, Maryelizabeth Anne was born on September 1, 1957 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Daughter of John George and Alma Mary (Ross) Smith.
Bachelor of Music, University of Michigan, 1979; Master of Music, University of Michigan, 1980; student, Conservatory G. Verdi, Milan, Italy, 1980-1983; diploma, La Scala Opera Studio, Milan, Italy, 1982-1984.
Apprentice Vienna (Austria) State Opera Studio, 1984—1986. Artistic director Laboratorio Lirico-Chamber Music Society, Palermo, Italy, 1994—1996. Professor State Music Conservatory A. Scontrino, Trapani, Italy, 1995—1996.
Artistic director Operalaboratorio-City of Palermo Opera, since 1997. Teacher Ars Nova Schola Cantorum, Palermo, 1991-1997, The Brass Group, Palermo, 1995-1998. Director Palermo-Detroit Cultural Exchange, City of Palermo, 1998-2002, artistic director I Solisti di Operalaboratorio Music Society, Palermo, since 2002.
Participant Medical Research Benefits, M.D. Cancer Research Benefits for United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, Palermo, since 1994. Member Sicilian Chamber Music Society, Friends of the Teatro Massimo, College Music Society, Accademia Siculo-Normanna, Mu Phi Epsilon, Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Danilo Piero Luigi Lombardini, October 30, 1987.