Welcome to the New York Grand Opera Company!

Vincent La Selva; Founder, Conductor and Artistic Director

       Led by founder and artistic director Vincent  La Selva, New York Grand Opera Company is  unique in the world for presenting  professional fully–staged grand opera productions free of charge to the public,  giving all people access to opera, regardless of their financial means. Its critically acclaimed productions have been seen by an estimated 3 million people throughout the New York metropolitan area. For this incomparable service to the cultural life of New York, La Selva has been lauded by President Clinton, Governors Pataki and Cuomo and been awarded the Handel Medallion, New York City's highest honor for cultural achievement. An internationally renowned Verdi specialist, Mr. La Selva has also been knighted  as a "Cavaliere" in the Order of Merit of the  Italian Republic.

       Now, in its 37th season,  New York Grand Opera Company, under Mr. La Selva's direction,  continues its tradition of excellence and service.  

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