Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has awarded the 2020 class of Emerging Artists, including Canadian Opera Company Ensemble alumni Mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo.
“The arts are fundamental to our world, and it is Lincoln Center’s responsibility to support the voices of diverse, fearless, and extraordinary artists,” said Henry Timms, President and CEO of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. “The Awards for Emerging Artists unite our campus organizations to celebrate those creatives who imagine big and take risks.”
The 2020 recipients were nominated by the artistic leadership from Lincoln Center’s eleven resident organizations, and include:
- Director Lileana Blain-Cruz (Lincoln Center Theater)
- Violinist Stella Chen (The Juilliard School)
- Mezzo-soprano singer Emily D’Angelo (The Metropolitan Opera)
- Violinist Tessa Lark (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts)
- Dancer Ruby Lister (School of American Ballet)
- Clarinetist Sebastian Manz (Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center)
- Trumpet player Riley Mulherkar (Jazz at Lincoln Center)
- Filmmaker Akosua Adoma Owusu (Film at Lincoln Center)
- Dancer Unity Phelan (New York City Ballet)
- Composer Ellen Reid (New York Philharmonic)
- Producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper (The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts)
“The arts are fundamental to our world, and it is Lincoln Center’s responsibility to support the voices of diverse, fearless, and extraordinary artists,” said Henry Timms, President and CEO of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. “The Awards for Emerging Artists unite our campus organizations to celebrate those creatives who imagine big and take risks.”
The award winners will be honoured at a gala celebration on Wednesday, February 26, at Alice Tully Hall.
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