Gabriella Reyes de Ramirez is the ninth winner of the Hildegard Behrens Foundation Humanitarian Award. The soprano was given the award on Feb. 11, 2019 at the Belmont Room at the Metropolitan Opera. “It is an honor to receive an award from philanthropists who believe in my ability to illuminate people’s lives through opera. Support from foundations like the Hildegard {…}
As the Metropolitan Opera company’s Summer Recital Series rolls on, the artists and crew took to Williamsbridge Oval Park in the Bronx for an afternoon of arias, duets, and a trio from some of opera’s most cherished composers. Kicking things off was tenor Gerard Schneider, singing “Questa o quella” from Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” This amorous aria made for a spirited opening, {…}
Undeniably, the news regarding the Richard Tucker Awards centers on Christian Van Horn. But that doesn’t mean that we should overlook other major recipients today of the other awards given by the famed organization. After all, Van Horn, and many other Richard Tucker Award Recipients won these prestigious prizes as well. So here is a breakdown of the winners of {…}