Gari Foundation honors Diana Soviero, presents vocal competition winners
On the evening of Sunday, Sept. 23 at the New York Athletic Club, the Giulio Gari Foundation presented the winners of the 2012 International Vocal Competition.
The foundation is dedicated to nurturing, mentoring and promoting young classical singers as they launch their careers. It is named after tenor Giulio Gari (1909-1994), whose name adorned the roster of The New York City Opera (1945-52) and the Metropolitan Opera (1953-61) and who taught, helped and encouraged young singers. His charming and industrious wife Gloria Gari continues that noble cause with her foundation.
Paul E. Cohen, who serves as president of the executive board of the foundation, introduced his mother-in-law, the ever gracious Gloria Gari.