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The 2024 George London Award Winners Have Been Announced


The 2024 George London Award winners have been announced, including soprano Katerina Burton, mezzo-sopranos Emily Treigle and Erin Wagner, tenor Samuel White, and baritones Benjamin Dickerson and Darren Drone.

The 2023 George London Award Winners Are Announced; Five Young Opera Singers Win $12,000 Prize


The winners of the 51st George and Nora London Foundation Competition for young American and Canadian opera singers, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions, were announced at the conclusion of the competition's final round this evening, which took place at Gilder Lehrman Hall at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City. The event took place before an in-person audience for the first time since 2020, and was also livestreamed.

The 2020 George London Award Winners Are Announced; Five Singers Win Top Prize Of $10,000


a?oeI have known for three generations how difficult the career of an opera singer remains,a?? said George London Foundation President Nora London at the announcement of the 2020 George London Award winners. a?oeThis all started because George wanted to help a?" and now we have been giving these awards for almost 50 years.a??

Winners Of The 2019 George London Awards Are Announced


The winners of the 48th annual George London Foundation Awards Competition for young American and Canadian opera singers were announced at the conclusion of the competition's final round this evening, which took place before an enthusiastic audience at Gilder Lehrman Hall at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City.

Photo Flash: 13th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards at The Plaza Hotel


More than 400 opera aficionados and performers – including opera stars Alice Coote, Jennifer Rowley and Laurent Naouri – were among those who attended the 13th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards at The Plaza Hotel last night.

Photo Flash: First Look at Renee Fleming, Kelli O'Hara and More at the 2017 OPERA NEWS Awards


More than 400 opera aficionados and performers - including opera stars Harolyn Blackwell, Lauren Flanigan, Ailyn Perez, Diana Soviero, Teresa Stratas and surprise presenter Renee Fleming, were among those who attended the 12th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards at The Plaza Hotel last night.

The Plaza Hotel Hosts 2017 OPERA NEWS Awards


More than 400 opera aficionados and performers - including opera stars Harolyn Blackwell, Lauren Flanigan, Ailyn Perez, Diana Soviero, Teresa Stratas and surprise presenter Renee Fleming, were among those who attended the 12th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards at The Plaza Hotel last night.

George London Foundation for Singers Announces 2011-2012 Season


The George London Foundation for Singers has been honoring, supporting, and presenting the finest young opera singers in the U.S. and Canada for decades.

Photo Flash: Lansbury, Neuwirth, et al. at Career Transition For Dancers


ROLEX Career Transition For Dancers 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee was a complete sell out with everyone of the 2,700 seats at City Center filled. Over 800 guests went on the the Hilton for the Anniversary supper, the live luxury auction and dancing with the dancers. The evening raised a cool $ 1.2 Million which will go to CTFD's scholarship programs. Allen Brill, ROLEX USA, CEO & President committed to presenting the annual Jubilee for three more years.

Angela Lansbury to Host CTFD's 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee: A Star-Studded Retrospective, 11/8


Rolex presents Career Transition For Dancers' 25th ANNIVERSARY SILVER JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6th and 7th Ave) NYC. It will be followed by an Anniversary Supper with the Stars at The Grand Ballroom at The Hilton New York.

Lansbury Hosts Career Transitions' SILVER JUBILEE; Hamlisch, Neuwirth Set To Appear


Rolex presents Career Transition For Dancers' 25th ANNIVERSARY SILVER JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6th and 7th Ave) NYC.

Tharp To Receive 2010 ROLEX DANCE AWARD At Career Transitions' Silver Jubilee 11/8


The 2010 Rolex Dance Award will be given to Twyla Tharp when Rolex presents Career Transition For Dancers' 25th ANNIVERSARY SILVER JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6th and 7th Ave) NYC.

Lansbury To Host Career Transition For Dancers' Gala 11/8


Rolex presents Career Transition For Dancers' 25th ANNIVERSARY SILVER JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6th and 7th Ave) NYC. It will be followed by an Anniversary Supper with the Stars at the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton New York. The Career Transition For Dancers Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance will be given to the organization's founders: ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN GUILD OF MUSICAL ARTISTS, SCREEN ACTORS GUILD; as well as an award each to THE BARTH FAMILY and the CTFD President CYNTHIA G. FISCHER. Also at the gala the Capezio Ballet Makers Dance Foundation will present TRISHA BROWN with the 59th annual Capezio Dance Award.

Tune, Ziemba, Neuwirth Lead Career Transitions' 25th ANNIVERSARY SILVER JUBILEE


Rolex presents Career Transition For Dancers' 25th ANNIVERSARY SILVER JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6th and 7th Ave) NYC.

Lansbury Hosts Career Transition For Dancers’ 25th ANNIVERSARY SILVER JUBILEE 11/8


Rolex presents Career Transition For Dancers' 25th ANNIVERSARY SILVER JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6th and 7th Ave) NYC.

Angela Lansbury to Host CTFD's 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee: A Star-Studded Retrospective, 11/8


Rolex presents Career Transition For Dancers' 25th ANNIVERSARY SILVER JUBILEE: A STAR-STUDDED RETROSPECTIVE on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (btwn. 6th and 7th Ave) NYC. It will be followed by an Anniversary Supper with the Stars at The Grand Ballroom at The Hilton New York.

Photo Coverage: 'AMERICA DANCES' Gala


Rolex presented 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC.

AMERICA DANCES Holds Career Transition 24th Anniversary Jubilee 11/2, Honors Patrick Swayze With Rolex Dance Award


Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC.

AMERICA DANCES Holds Career Transition 24th Anniversary Jubilee 11/2, Honors Patrick Swayze With Rolex Dance Award


Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC.

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