O • vations The last thrilling notes of Gershwin’s “American in Paris” echo through the concert hall. The pianist, Elizabeth Loparits, takes a bow and then another and another, and still the audi-ence stands; the cheers and clapping continue in unabated tribute. The scene is a familiar one whenever Elizabeth Loparits, or Nancy King or Barbara McKenzie take center stage for a concert. The three dazzling divas are used to it, and they love it because they each have a passion for performing. Though each beautiful and talented musician has made a name for herself on national and international concert stages, each one has chosen to make Wilmington her home. Their stories are different, yet they are in a way remarkably similar, especially the destinies that brought each woman here. 40 WBM february 2014
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