Riccardo Lugo Joins New England Conservatory Faculty
By Francisco SalazarNew England Conservatory has announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed bass Ricardo Lugo to its voice faculty.
Lugo has performed at many opera houses and concert halls around the world including the Metropolitan Opera where he has appeared in productions of “La Gioconda,” “The Nose,” “Ariadne auf Naxos,” “Khovanshchina,” “Billy Budd,” “La fanciulla del West,” and “Adriana Lecouvreur,” among others.
He has also appeared at the San Francisco Opera, Washington National Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, Michigan Opera Theatre, Virginia Opera, and Opera Memphis.
In a statement regarding his new position, Lugo said, “For me, this is a significant milestone in my ongoing journey, not only as a Latin/Hispanic artist but also as a mentor for those within my community. This appointment feels like the culmination of a full-circle journey, as two of my mentors and dear friends — Ilca Lopez ’81 MM, my former voice teacher, and Justino Díaz ’63, ’86 hon. DM, a towering figure in the opera world — were both integral members of the NEC family.”
He added, “I am honored and excited to be a part of the esteemed faculty at New England Conservatory. The opportunity to contribute to such a rich legacy of artistic and historical excellence is a privilege I hold dear. Being a part of this institution will allow me to work alongside an extraordinary team of passionate educators, artists, and performers who inspire and challenge each other daily. NEC’s unwavering commitment to nurturing young talent and fostering creativity will make it a dynamic place to teach, collaborate, and grow personally and professionally.”
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