An evening of songs by Poulenc, Debussy, Honegger, Milhaud, Gershwin, Copland, Thompson, and Bowles performed by Opera Singers Initiative winners debut recital with soprano Catherine Meyers and countertenor Tyler Wayne Smith in their debut recital.
January 8, 2012
Opera Singers Initiative Announces New 2012 Class
Opera Singers Initiative is thrilled to present our new 2012 class of top talent in opera and classical music. Congratulations to the following new members of Opera Singers Initiative: Allyson Herman, Barbara Porto, LaMarcus Miller, Narine Ojakhyan, Samantha Jeffreys, Nicole Hasslett, Charles Williamson Jr., Briana Hunter, Matthew Garrett, and Sarah Philippa.
To learn more about our terrific new 2012 singers please click here.
September 21, 2011
Opera Singers Initiative Announces 2012 Season Auditions
Opera Singers Initiative is proud to announce our 2012 Season Auditions taking place December 3-4, 2011 at Ripley Greer Studios in New York.
Opera Singers Initiative supports emerging professional opera singers through an innovative 12 month training program. Each year, Opera Singers Initiative selects ten opera singers after a rigorous audition process. These ten singers are provided one-on-one monthly mentoring with key classical, arts, and business professionals, a full season of career development opportunities, and business education to pursue his or her career in classical music. For more information about Opera Singers Initiative, please visit us online or call our office at (212) 542-8758.
To apply for our 2012 Season, please click here.
September 7, 2011
Anna Lee, Founder of Opera Singers Initiative, speaks about the importance of entrepreneurship in opera, mentoring, and professional development at Manhattan School of Music's Professional Day with Gordon Ostrowski, Assistant Dean, Opera Studies.
August 2010
Harvard Business School Community Partners
Opera Singers Initiative is selected to join Harvard Business School Community Partner's Program.
October 18, 2010
Opera Singers Announces Partnership with Symphony Space
Opera Singers Initiative is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Symphony Space. Each season, Symphony Space and Opera Singers Initiative will be oresenting one of Opera Singers Initiative's most talented performers in his or her Young Opera Debut at Symphony Space.
Award winners selected for the Young Opera Debut Award are hand-picked by Opera Singers Initiative attendees, board members, and staff based on popular vote.
November 15, 2009
Falling in a big way for fashion, art and opera in September.
March 20, 2009
About Last Night: Opera Singers Initiative’s Spring Preview Salon
Both organizations are doing wonderful things for emerging creative talent in New York and are a great resource for finding affordable entertainment that doesn’t involve PBR.
February 26, 2009
Curious Frog Theatre Company and Opera Singers Initiative will present a Spring Preview Salon on Thursday, March 19th at NY Studio Gallery in Manhattan from 7-10pm.
February 14, 2009
Crain’s New York Business Lives Gotham gigs: Filling the House
As chief executive of the Opera Singers Initiative, ANNA R LEE, 29, is no stranger to the world of nonprofits. Following in the footsteps of her parent’s who run a nonprofit in New Mexico. Ms. Lenhardt has created an organization to help young classical musicians improve their technique.
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