Luis Antonio Galvez looks forward to the Jewish High Holidays every year, so he can sing in the choir at Temple Sholom, located along Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview, which he did last week for Yom Kippurjust as he's done for 20 years.
Galvez, 46, even had a solo performance.
"I've always enjoyed singing with that choir. I really love the music," said Galvez, who sings in Hebrew and English.
A native of Peru, Galvez also has performed in Russian, Italian, French, German and other languages.
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Name: Luis Antonio Galvez
Job: Teacher
Performance Venues: Taste of Peru in Rogers Park on the last Sunday of every month
It's a fact: He has earned certificates as a master gardener and a piano tuner.
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Name: Roy C. Smith
Job: Opera singer
Education: BA and Master's in music,
and a doctorate in musical arts
Hobbies: Web design, cooking, teaching, writing country music
It's a fact: He is writing two screenplays.