The OPERA NEWS Awards showcased packages auctioned off by Robbie Gordy, Associate Vice President and Auctioneer at Christie’s New York. Paul Driscoll in presenting the awards for distinguished achievement in the field of opera and outstanding contributions to the opera world. Fleming, Elīna Garanča, Kiri Te Kanawa and Joseph Volpe joined Metropolitan Opera Guild President Richard J. Rigler, Mary and Winthrop Rutherfurd Elizabeth Stribling, Joan and Barry Tucker Midge Woolsey, Basilia Yao and Ann Ziff among the many notable attendees.Īlong with Ms. Marcus, Louis Miano, Nancy Newcomb, Langdon Van Norden, Jr., Constantine Orbelian, Donald Palumbo, John and Emily Rafferty Ron Raines, James D. Firth, Carole and John French, III John Hargraves, Nancy L. Chapin, Marc Chazaud, Judith-Ann Corrente, Richard Gaddes, Giovanni Favretti, Edmeé de M. Braddock, Beatrice and Douglas Broadwater Peter Brown, Thomas Bunn, Emmanuel Ceysson, Mrs. The prestigious audience at the black-tie dinner counted Anastasia Angelova, Andrea Anson, Daniel Applebaum, Ludmila and J. “The evening had many magical moments, especially when surprise guest Renée Fleming presented an award to Robert Carsen, who is directing the legendary soprano in Der Rosenkavalier opening this week.” “The editors of OPERA NEWS were very pleased to honor these opera luminaries,” said Driscoll. The exclusive list included opera stars Harolyn Blackwell, Lauren Flanigan, Ailyn Pérez, Diana Soviero, Teresa Stratas and surprise presenter Renée Fleming. More than 400 opera lovers and beloved performers were guests. It was a glorious weekend with the thrilling 12th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards taking place at the grand Plaza Hotel this Sunday.
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