Opera Index honors Stephen De Maio at spring lunch
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 4 at the Marriott Essex House in Manhattan, Stephen De Maio, president of the Gerda Lissner Foundation, was honored for his outstanding contributions through several organizations to the world of opera, and his leadership and support of the careers of younger opera singers.
De Maio was born in Newark to a musical family and was the director of opera master classes at Marymount Manhattan College for 17 years. Countless singers have attained success through his encouragement and support.
De Maio evolved in time to become a legend in the opera world, loyal to his friends and the singers he supported. His many accomplishments loom large and have set the way for the future of opera.