Tri-Cities Opera has been the cultural centerpiece of the Southern Tier of New York for over fifty years. Founded in 1949 by Peyton Hibbitt and the late Carmen Savoca, this regional opera company enjoys an exceptional reputation in the opera world for its Resident Artist Training Program, beautiful sets and costumes and outstanding opera productions.
Tri-Cities Opera has been honored by the National Board of Directors of Opera America, has received the President's Medal from Binghamton University and has been awarded the prestigious New York State Council on the Arts Governor's Award.
From its beginning in 1949, Tri-Cities Opera has been firmly committed not only to the production of high quality operatic entertainment, but also to the careful training of young singers in the practical knowledge of language and theatre arts they need, as well as in a clear understanding of vocal technique. |
