2025 New York Events

A Conversation with Sherrill Milnes

Tuesday, May 6 at 6:00 P.M.
Hosted by Dr. Garry Spector
A heart-to-heart with Sherrill Milnes about his illustrious career with an audience of aspiring singers. 
Live Streamed for Gala Patrons | Private Link to Be Emailed

2025 VOICE Gala

Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00 P.M.
The Harmonie Club | 2 East 60th Street, New York, NY

Milnes VOICE Scholarship Competition

Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 P.M.
A Master Class with Sherrill Milnes (formerly Opera Idol)
Sponsored in part by The Tom Lysaught Scholarship Fund
Singers will work with Milnes in front of a live audience to win a full scholarship to attend the 2025 Milnes VOICE Studio as part of the Savannah VOICE Festival in August.
National Opera Center | 330 7th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY

Everything with Maria Zouves

Friday, May 9 at 6:00 P.M.
Milnes VOICE Programs President and Co-founder, Soprano Maria Zouves, performs selections from her album, Everything, featuring popular songs spanning the last century in addition to Broadway and Cabaret staples. She shares the stage with composer, David Friedman on piano.
Don’t Tell Mama | 343 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

Hotel Accommodations are available at a discounted rate at

Hilton Garden Inn New York/Manhattan-Chelsea
121 West 28th Street
New York, New York 10001

In order to secure the discounted rate please book using our direct link.

Special Guests

Martina Arroyo
David Friedman
Christine Goerke
Denyce Graves
Fabrizio Melano
James Morris

Susan Quittmeyer
Neil Shicoff
Diana Soviero
Frederica von Stade 
Deborah Voigt

Special Performances By

Javier Arrey
Santiago Ballerini
Angel Blue
Jennifer Johnson Cano
Christopher Cano

Jessica Ann Best
Minghao Liu
Meechot Marrero
Carlton Moe
Melanie Spector

2025 VOICE Gala Ticket Levels

Bernstein Access $595

• 1 ticket to the 2025 VOICE Gala
• Link to the livestream of A Conversation with Sherrill Milnes* on Tuesday, May 6, hosted by Dr. Garry Spector

Puccini Sponsor $1,750 (Individual, 1 gala ticket)
Puccini Sponsor $3,000 (Individual plus guest, 2 gala tickets)

• The above, plus exclusive access to attend the Milnes VOICE Scholarship Competition**

Verdi Sponsor $3,000 (Individual, 1 gala ticket)
Verdi Sponsor $5,000 (Individual plus guest, 2 gala tickets)

• The above, plus access for a Milnes Studio Artist to attend the 2025 VOICE Gala, seated near you

Rossini Table $15,000 (table of 8)

• All of the above plus a premium table for you an 7 of your guests at the 2025 VOICE Gala

Legacy Sponsor Table $25,000

• All of the above plus a seat for one of our legendary guests at your table 

Artist Scholarship $3,000

• Support the study of the operatic art form by providing a scholarship to help an artist attend the Milnes VOICE studio summer program in August. Your name will be listed in our summer program book as a scholarship donor. 

Artist Ticket $300

• Sponsor the attendance of a Milnes Studio Artist at the 2025 VOICE Gala. Artist sponsorship also grants access to Milnes VOICE Scholarship Competition on May 8, 2025. 

**This unique conversation about Milnes’ life and career will take place virtually as a live-stream accessible by the internet on May 6, 2025. You will be emailed a private link to access this event.

**Formerly Opera Idol, and will take place at the National Opera Center on May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm. Sponsored in part by the Tom Lysaught Scholarship Award. 

All but $300 per person attending is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.