About Empire State Lyric Theater
History
In 2006, a group of music and business professionals with the common interest of bringing to Rochester extraordinary musical evenings, came together to form The Empire State Lyric Theatre. Their talents blend into a harmony that results in producing professional quality musical events, whether they are fully staged operas, operas in concert or musical theater.
Philosophy/mission
Empire State Lyric Theatre founders and directors believe that music should be enjoyed by everyone. It is our goal to offer musical events that provide world-class performances in a festive, social atmosphere.
Artistic Director
Raffaele Ponti
Executive Director
Susan Cotroneo
Board of Directors
Suzanne Schmitz Laese, President
Bruce Zicari, Vice-President
Jennifer O'Donnell, Secretary
Jessica Stein, Treasurer
Patrick Joseph Comfort
Anthony Cotroneo
Ceil Delly Cranzano
Mary Sue Dehn
Gaetano Gugliemino
Gary Knaak
David Mattia
Blynn Nelson
Elizabeth Smythe
Amy Thomas
Honorary
Maestro Gildo DiNunzio, Metropolitan Opera |