Ryan to host Cincinnati Opera Gala
Ryan will host Cincinnati Opera’s 90th Anniversary Gala Concert this evening. The show starts at 8pm and tickets are available via the Cincinnati Opera Box Office (513) 241-2742 and online:
TV and radio personality Ryan Seacrest is scheduled to serve as special guest host for Cincinnati Opera’s Saturday, June 19 Gala Concert at Music Hall. Seacrest, who is best-known as the host of the highly-rated American Idol, will appear in person at Music Hall for the celebratory event. “Ryan Seacrest is one of the finest and best loved television hosts,” said Cincinnati Opera’s Artistic Director Evans Mirageas. “His work on American Idol is inspiring, and his personal passion for music is clear. We’re thrilled that he’ll be joining us to lead our anniversary celebration.” [ More… ]
The event features performances from Christine Brewer, Angela Brown, Hei-Kyung Hong, Denyce Graves, Richard Leech, Antonello Palombi, Russell Thomas and David Michael and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will be led by Edoardo Müller, Steven Reineke and Henri Venanzi. Ryan’s co-hosts will be Carol Neblett and Sherrill Milnes.
From the Cincinnati Opera website:
Nine decades of passion and romance, exhilaration and magic, delight and longing. World-class singers, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the powerful Cincinnati Opera Chorus, led by renowned conductors. Lavish costumes, breathtaking sets, and evocative lighting.
This is Cincinnati Opera.
Come celebrate our 90th birthday.
It appears to be a slight departure from Ryan’s usual hosting gigs but the repertoire looks to be quite accessible as it includes performances from some very well known operas and songs that have crossed over into popular culture through film and television. If you’re lucky enough to go, let us know if Ryan actually does open it with This is Cincinnati Opera!
