Mission Statement

 

To provide support for the training, career development, and professional education of exceptionally large, dramatic voices in opera and conductors in the field of classical music. 

Statement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Non-Discrimination Policy

 

Music is one of the most personal and self-reflective forms of expression. In that spirit, The Olga Forrai Foundation celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of our grant applicants and grantees. 

The Olga Forrai Foundation, Inc., provides equal opportunities to all grant applicants and grantees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Olga Forrai Foundation, Inc. complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Board of Directors

Mark Corpron / President

Hendrick Vandamme / Vice President & Treasurer

Paula Liscio / Assistant Treasurer

Helene JF De Aguilar / Secretary

George Voorhis / Assistant Secretary

Helga Kramer / Founding Member

Craig Montgomery / Media Coordinator

Michael Stallman / Board Member

Ira Kushin / Board Member

Faith Esham / Board Member

Robert Walsh / President Emeritus

Erna Gwillim / Founding Member In Memoriam

Eugenie Grunewald / Artistic Advisor

ARTISTIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Joseph Mechavich

Valentin Peytchinov

Arnold Rawls

Joseph Rescigno

Steven White

PAST ARTISTIC ADVISORS

Martina Arroyo

Peter Herman Adler, In Memoriam

Robert Bass, In Memoriam

Glen Roven, In Memoriam

Supporters of the Foundation

  • Ninna Amora

  • Stefano Baldasseroni

  • Mark Corpron

  • Elizabeth Crittenden

  • Dr. Daniel Foitl and Rohan Thomas 

  • Ryan Speedo Green (in honor of Robert Brown)

  • Anne Grunewald

  • Eugene Grunewald

  • Charles Hack

  • Helene JF De Aguilar

  • Paul Kernis

  • Helga Kramer

  • Ira Kushin

  • Bishop Chester Alexis LaRue

  • Paula Liscio

  • Craig Montgomery

  • Robert Troeller

  • Hendrick Vandamme

  • George Voorhis

  • Joel White