Virginia singer among Met finalists

Ryan Speedo Green, a Suffolk-bred bass-baritone, is one of eight finalists at this year's Met National Council Auditions today at New York's Metropolitan Opera House. A profile of the 24-year-old singer by Teresa Annas of The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk):

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/03/opera-hopeful-audition-met-chance-lifetime

RESULTS: Green was among five winners. Each will be awarded $15,000.