1 day Ago By Francisco Salazar
Opera Colorado’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Barbara Lynne Jamison as the company’s new General Director & CEO, effective August 1.Jamison is known for her visionary leadership, commitment to civic engagement, and passion for connecting communities with opera in bold and meaningful ways.In her new role, Jamison will serve as the company’s chief executive and artistic officer and will begin working with Opera Colorado staff this spring and will be in Denver periodically during the transition, which will allow her to contribute to long-range planning, artistic strategy, and relationship-building.
She succeeds Greg Carpenter, who will step down on May 30.In a statement, Jamison said, “I am honored to join Opera Colorado at this meaningful moment in its history. The company’s long-standing commitment to artistic excellence and to serving its community has built a strong and respected foundation.
I look forward to working in collaboration with the board, staff, and artists to continue that legacy and shape the company’s next chapter in partnership with the varied and diverse communities of Colorado.”Previously, Jamison served as General Director & CEO of Kentucky Opera and as Director of Programs and Partnerships at Seattle Opera.Read Related Stories Opera Colorado to Perform ‘Il Trovatore’ in ConcertOpera Colorado Announces Resignation of Artistic & General Director The post Opera Colorado Announces New General Director & CEO appeared first on OperaWire.
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