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The Gerda Lissner Foundation Reveals Winners Of 2024 Lieder/Song Vocal Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2024

The Gerda Lissner Foundation revealed the winners of its recent 2024 Lieder/Song Vocal Competition. The competition, now in its ninth year, is dedicated to highlighting the importance of art song in a singer's development. The competition's collaborative pianist was Arlene Shrut.

Leslie Uggams to be Honored by Encompass New Opera Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

Encompass New Opera Theatre will honor Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams with a musical tribute on October 27, 2024. Learn more about Uggams and about the event.

The Gerda Lissner Foundation Announces 2024 Winners International Vocal Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024

Discover the 2024 winners of the prestigious International Vocal Competition by The Gerda Lissner Foundation. The winners will showcase their talents at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, featuring a guest appearance by Metropolitan Opera Star, Anthony Roth Costanzo.

The Gerda Lissner Foundation Announces Winners Of 2023 LIEDER/SONG Vocal Competition
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 15, 2023

The Gerda Lissner Foundation announces winners of 2023 Lieder/Song Vocal Competition, showcasing talented young artists from around the world. Carnegie Hall concert to feature top prize winners.

Photos: See Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Marilyn Maye & More at Encompass Opera Company's Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

See photos from Encompass Opera Company's gala honoring Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, and Marilyn Maye.

Encompass New Opera Theatre to Honor Laura Benanti and Bartlett Sher
by Julie Musbach - Mar 15, 2019

On Sunday, March 31st, Encompass New Opera Theatre (Nancy Rhodes, Artistic Director), The Board of Trustees and The Encompass Honorary Gala Chairs, Sheldon Harnick and Maury Yeston will pay tribute to Tony Award-winning luminaries, LAURA BENANTI AND BARTLETT SHER, with a star-studded musical salute.

American Composers Orchestra Announces 2019 Gala Honorees
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 17, 2019

 On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, American Composers Orchestra (ACO) celebrates four individuals - true forces of nature - who have effected change in the American musical landscape at its annual Gala: Jon Deak, Founder & Artistic Director of New York Philharmonic's Very Young Composers; violinist Jennifer Koh; composer and conductor Tania Leon; and Frederick Wertheim, ACO Board Chairman. 

Photo Flash: 13th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards at The Plaza Hotel
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018

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.

The Plaza Hotel Hosts 2017 OPERA NEWS Awards
by Molly Tracy - Apr 11, 2017

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.

Photo Flash: Aimée Marcoux-Spurlock's WOMEN OF BILBAO Packed The Metropolitan Room 2/3
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2017

There was a huge turnout at Metropolitan Room Friday night for Aimee Marcoux-Spurlock's 'Women of Bilbao,' which explored Kurt Weill's compositions from the 12-tone Weimar period to his more lush Broadway compositions.