Classic Lyric Arts presents its first performance at New York's Merkin Hall on March 6, celebrating the past, present, and future of training emerging operatic artists in France, Italy, and the US for 15 years.

CLA’s finest former artists will perform alongside the most promising singers of today and tomorrow! In addition to excerpts from French opéra, Italian bel canto, and Mozart's masterworks all directed by CLA faculty member, Daniel Isengart, this concert features the US premiere of Le Parole dei Mesi, created for CLA by faculty member Raphael Fusco.

CLA is honored to feature some of today's brightest opera stars, including internationally renowned soprano, Nadine Sierra and tenor, SeokJong Baek at its largest concert to date, providing an invaluable opportunity for CLA Artists and an unforgettable experience for the audience!

Join Classic Lyric Arts to celebrate the music of language and a new generation in opera.

About the Venue

Merkin Hall is named in honor of Hermann and Ursula Merkin, and is part of the Kaufman Music Center. It was originally opened in 1978 as The Hebrew Arts School’s Abraham Goodman House and came to distinguish itself as an important venue in New York City.