Always actively involved in every aspect
of the music business, Manny has discovered
and taught some of the best vocal talent
coming out of Miami today. In addition,
he has a thriving vocal studio in New York
City. His students include Eglise Gutierrez,
Elizabeth Caballero, Mabel Ledo, Susie Diaz,
Jorge Arcila, and Eduardo Calcano, all of
whom are pursuing international opera careers
and singing in major theaters, such as Teatro
Colon de Buenos Aires, New York City Opera,
New York's Carnegie Hall, Florida Grand
Opera, San Francisco Opera and Rome Opera
in Italy. Manny's great love and knowledge
of opera is also reflected in his prestigious
seat on the Board of Directors of the Florida
Grand Opera.
Manny has held on to his dream and love
of singing. Through the years, he discovered
a passion and special connection to the
classical crossover genre and musical theatre,
particularly in that of his native Spanish
tongue. To that end, Manny has released
two albums: Broadway Latino, on the Universal
label, with Cuban superstar Maggie Carles,
and Wonderlust, a fusion of classical music
and dance. Evelio Taillacq wrote about Manny
Perez in the Spanish press: "We are dealing
with an interpreter with a beautiful timbre,
with just measure and magnificent phrasing
suited for the semi-classic style".
Manny's greatest production though, is his
beautiful daughter Miranda.
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