
The Gretchen Iben Arts Series is pleased to welcome Peoria native, Karen Stewart, in a recital of
music by Handel, Verdi, Puccini, Bernstein and others. Stewart is a versatile lyric soprano
whose voice was described in a Chicago Tribune review as a “…lush soprano clear and vibrant,
the top notes ringing and powerful.”
Karen has enjoyed a career that includes performances in Opera, Oratorio and Chamber Music.
Her appearances include performances at Carnegie Hall with the Chicago Symphony, regional
orchestras and choral societies, and European tours.

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