New York City Opera

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New York City Opera

OPERA

Founded 1943. Relocated 22 February 1996 to the Lincoln Center.

Official Website:
http://www.nycopera.com/

Founding Date:
1943

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Peter A. Cohen Business c. 1946 CEO of Shearson Lehman, 1983-90

Erich Leinsdorf Conductor 4-Feb-1912 11-Sep-1993 Music Director, Boston Symphony, 1962-69

Thomas Schippers Conductor 9-Mar-1930 16-Dec-1977 Music Director, Cinncinati Symphony, 1970-77

Beverly Sills Singer 25-May-1929 2-Jul-2007 Soprano at the New York City Opera

Tatiana Troyanos Singer 12-Sep-1938 21-Aug-1993 Operatic Mezzo-Soprano

Shirley Verrett Singer 31-May-1931 5-Nov-2010 Mezzo-soprano at the Met

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