Opera foundation holds Christmas concert and dinner
The charming and intimate Presidents Room with its wonderful views of Central Park South at the New York Athletic Club was the venue for a very special evening on Dec. 12.
Stephen De Maio, artistic director of the Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation, made the opening remarks and acknowledged all those who assisted this organization in its artistic goals in the pursuit of helping young and promising operatic talent with scholarships. Fifty-nine singers went on to the Metropolitan Opera.
Sachi Liebergesell, president of the organization spoke lovingly of the accomplishments achieved and the importance of opera in today’s world. Mme. Albanese, now in her 100th year, was at home nursing a cold.