Artist Anna Chlumsky with honoree Renée Fleming and author Ann Patchett at the 83rd Annual Metropolitan Opera Guild Luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street on December 7, 2017 Photo

From: Legendary Singer Renee Fleming Honored at 83rd Annual Metropolitan Opera Guild Luncheon

Over 600 opera aficionados including Honored Guests Martina Arroyo, Candice Bergen, Kristin Chenoweth, Marilyn Horne, James Morris, Diane Sawyer and Teresa Stratas attended the 83rd Annual Metropolitan Opera Guild Luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street on Thursday, December 7th. This year's honoree, Ren e Fleming, was acknowledged for her immense contribution to opera and music. Spoken and musical tributes were delivered by Peter Gelb, Ann Patchett and Luca Pisaroni, along with a performance by The Metropolitan Opera Guild's Urban Voices, a choral music initiative that involves nearly 4,000 students and teachers every year.
Date Taken: December 11, 2017