14 hours Ago By Francisco Salazar
English National Opera has announced that Dr Harry Brunjes is stepping down from his role as Chair of the ENO and London Coliseum at the end of ENO’s 2024-25 season. Brunjes has been Chair of ENO and the London Coliseum for more than 10 years, having previously served as a member of the Board. In a statement, Brunjes said, “It has been an immense privilege to have served as Chair of ENO.
In this time, I have been extremely lucky to have seen the company produce and present hundreds of world-class operas both at the London Coliseum and internationally. The positive impact of ENO beyond our walls continues to inspire and I am particularly proud of the entire company’s resilience throughout the global pandemic. What defines ENO, from our award-winning Chorus and Orchestra, and across all areas of the organisation, is an overriding sense of warmth and collegiality.
It is this foundation that underwrites the values, ethos and reputation of this great Company and I will continue to support ENO as it moves into its next chapter with great optimism as it approaches its centenary in 2031.” Chief Executive Jenny Mollica added, “Getting to know and to work with Harry has been a unique privilege. He is determined, unwaveringly generous and above all else, utterly tireless in his dedication and commitment to ENO.
Harry’s deep care and respect for his custodial role in the life of this great company have been a defining hallmark of his tenure, and his characteristic warmth and tenacity a much-valued constant. On behalf of all of those who have shared the privilege of working with Harry, I would like to sincerely and wholeheartedly thank him for his steadfast contribution to ENO over the past decade.” The company announced there will be a recruitment process for Brunjes’ successor as Chair.
The English National Opera’s 2024-25 season opens with a production of “La Boheme.” The season will also include “The Turn of the Screw” and “Suor Angelica.” Categories.
