Mildred Miller Posvar

Background

Posvar, Mildred Miller was born on December 16, 1924 in Cleveland. Daughter of William and Elsa (Friedhoffer) Mueller.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Cleveland Institute Music, 1946; artist's diploma, New England Conservatory Music, 1948; Doctor of Music (honorary), Bowling Green U., 1960; Doctor of Music (honorary), New England Conservatory Music, 1966; Doctor of Music (honorary), Cleveland Institute Music, 1983; Doctor of Music (honorary), Washington and Jefferson U., 1988.

Career

Principal artist, Metropolitan Opera, New York City, 1951-1974; recitalist, Columbia Artists Management, New York City, 1951-1975; recording artist, Columbia Records, New York City, 1951-1974; founder, artistic director, Pittsburgh Opera Theater, since 1978.

Achievements

• Mildred Miller Posvar has been listed as a notable Artistic director, recitalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Gateway to Music. Member Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Wesley W. Posvar, April 30, 1950. Children: Wesley, Marina, Lisa.

Father:

William Mueller

Mother:

Elsa (Friedhoffer) Mueller

Spouse:

Wesley W. Posvar

child:

Lisa Posvar

child:

Wesley Posvar

child:

Marina Posvar