NYCO in the Rearview Mirror: Carlisle Floyd and Sherrill Milnes on New York City Opera

Sherrill Milnes and Carlisle Floyd share with us their memories of New York City Opera, thoughts on NYCO’s closing and advice for opera companies moving forward. Sherrill Milnes – “I did three years (at NYCO) 1964-5 and ’66 and then I came back a couple of times as a guest, sang in Beverly’s farewell, I did… [Read More]

A View From the Inside: Opera America’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Just over two weeks ago, I attended the OPERA America National Opera Center’s official ribbon cutting ceremony as a guest of honoree Sherrill Milnes.  With it, the new center became available to the public and all those interested in opera.    The opening itself was attended by those involved in the creation the new National Opera… [Read More]