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Alan Stone (opera director)
Alan Stone (April 28, 1929 — July 9, 2008) was an American opera director, opera singer, and vocal coach.
Alan Stone (April 28, 1929 — July 9, 2008) was an American opera director, opera singer, and vocal coach.
Alexandre Lapissida
Alexandre Lapissida (9 March 1839, Volkrange - 16 February 1907, Paris) was a French operatic tenor, producer, director and theatre manager.
Alexandre Lapissida (9 March 1839, Volkrange - 16 February 1907, Paris) was a French operatic tenor, producer, director and theatre manager.
Allen Oxenburg
Allen Sven Oxenburg (July 10, 1927 - July 2, 1992) was an American opera director.
Allen Sven Oxenburg (July 10, 1927 - July 2, 1992) was an American opera director.
Alphonse Royer
Alphonse Royer, was a French author, dramatist and theatre manager, most remembered today for having written the librettos for Gaetano Donizetti's opera La favorite and Giuseppe Verdi's Jé...
Alphonse Royer, was a French author, dramatist and theatre manager, most remembered today for having written the librettos for Gaetano Donizetti's opera La favorite and Giuseppe Verdi's Jé...
Antonio Denzio
Antonio Denzio (23 September 1689 – after 1763) was an Italian impresario, tenor, and librettist.
Antonio Denzio (23 September 1689 – after 1763) was an Italian impresario, tenor, and librettist.
Benjamin Lumley
Benjamin Lumley, opera manager and solicitor, was born Benjamin Levy, in 1811, the son of a Jewish merchant Louis Levy, and died 17 March 1875 in London.
Benjamin Lumley, opera manager and solicitor, was born Benjamin Levy, in 1811, the son of a Jewish merchant Louis Levy, and died 17 March 1875 in London.
Beverly Sills
Beverly Sills was an American operatic soprano whose peak career was between the 1950s and 1970s.
Beverly Sills was an American operatic soprano whose peak career was between the 1950s and 1970s.
Birgitta Svendén
Birgitta Svendén (née Lundberg, 20 March 1952), is a Swedish operatic (mezzo-soprano).
Birgitta Svendén (née Lundberg, 20 March 1952), is a Swedish operatic (mezzo-soprano).
Boris Goldovsky
Boris Goldovsky (Cyrillic: Борис Голдовский) (June 7, 1908 - February 15, 2001) was a Russian conductor and broadcast commentator, active in the United States.
Boris Goldovsky (Cyrillic: Борис Голдовский) (June 7, 1908 - February 15, 2001) was a Russian conductor and broadcast commentator, active in the United States.
Bridget D'Oyly Carte
Dame Bridget Cicely D'Oyly Carte, DBE (25 March 1908 – 2 May 1985), was the granddaughter of impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte and the only daughter of Rupert D'Oyly Carte.
Dame Bridget Cicely D'Oyly Carte, DBE (25 March 1908 – 2 May 1985), was the granddaughter of impresario Richard D'Oyly Carte and the only daughter of Rupert D'Oyly Carte.
Brigitte Fassbaender
Brigitte Fassbaender (; born 3 July, 1939), is a mezzo-soprano opera singer, a stage director and since 1997 Intendant of the Tiroler Landestheater in Innsbruck, Austria.
Brigitte Fassbaender (; born 3 July, 1939), is a mezzo-soprano opera singer, a stage director and since 1997 Intendant of the Tiroler Landestheater in Innsbruck, Austria.
Carl Ebert
Carl Ebert was a German theatre and opera producer and administrator.
Carl Ebert was a German theatre and opera producer and administrator.
Carl Rosa
Carl August Nicholas Rosa (22 March 184230 April 1889) was a German-born musical impresario best remembered for founding an English opera company known as the Carl Rosa Opera Company.
Carl August Nicholas Rosa (22 March 184230 April 1889) was a German-born musical impresario best remembered for founding an English opera company known as the Carl Rosa Opera Company.
Carlo Maria Badini
Carlo Maria Badini (2 June 1925, Bologna — 19 April 2007, Bologna) was a renowned Italian arts administrator.
Carlo Maria Badini (2 June 1925, Bologna — 19 April 2007, Bologna) was a renowned Italian arts administrator.
Charles MacKay (arts administrator)
Charles MacKay (born May 1950, Albuquerque, New Mexico) is an American arts administrator, currently the General Director of The Santa Fe Opera in New Mexico.
Charles MacKay (born May 1950, Albuquerque, New Mexico) is an American arts administrator, currently the General Director of The Santa Fe Opera in New Mexico.
Charles Strine
Charles W. Strine was a theatrical and opera official who managed Sarah Bernhardt during her 1905 - 1906 tour of the United States.
Charles W. Strine was a theatrical and opera official who managed Sarah Bernhardt during her 1905 - 1906 tour of the United States.
Claus Helmut Drese
Claus Helmut Drese (25 December 1922, Aachen- 10 February 2011, Horgen, Switzerland) was a German opera and theatre administrator, and author.
Claus Helmut Drese (25 December 1922, Aachen- 10 February 2011, Horgen, Switzerland) was a German opera and theatre administrator, and author.
Clemens Krauss
Clemens Heinrich Krauss (March 31, 1893May 16, 1954) was an Austrian conductor and opera impresario, particularly associated with the music of Richard Strauss.
Clemens Heinrich Krauss (March 31, 1893May 16, 1954) was an Austrian conductor and opera impresario, particularly associated with the music of Richard Strauss.
Clive Carey
Francis Clive Savill Carey CBE, known as Clive Carey, was a British baritone, singing teacher, composer, opera producer and folk song collector.
Francis Clive Savill Carey CBE, known as Clive Carey, was a British baritone, singing teacher, composer, opera producer and folk song collector.
David DiChiera
David DiChiera (born 8 April 1935 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania) is an American composer and founding general director of Michigan Opera Theatre.
David DiChiera (born 8 April 1935 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania) is an American composer and founding general director of Michigan Opera Theatre.
David Gockley
David Gockley (born 13 July 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American opera company administrator.
David Gockley (born 13 July 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American opera company administrator.
David Pountney
David Pountney (born 10 September, 1947) is a British theatre and opera director and librettist internationally known for his productions of rarely performed operas and new productions of classi...
David Pountney (born 10 September, 1947) is a British theatre and opera director and librettist internationally known for his productions of rarely performed operas and new productions of classi...
David Webster (opera manager)
Sir David Webster (3 July 1903 - 9 May 1971) was the chief executive of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, from 1945 to 1970.
Sir David Webster (3 July 1903 - 9 May 1971) was the chief executive of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, from 1945 to 1970.
Dennis Arundell
Dennis Arundell (1898-1988) was a British actor.
Dennis Arundell (1898-1988) was a British actor.
Domenico Barbaia
Domenico Barbaia was an Italian impresario.
Domenico Barbaia was an Italian impresario.
Domenico Guardasoni
Domenico Guardasoni (c. 1731 - 14 June 1806) was an Italian tenor singer, opera producer and impresario.
Domenico Guardasoni (c. 1731 - 14 June 1806) was an Italian tenor singer, opera producer and impresario.
Eberhard Wächter (baritone)
Eberhard Wächter (July 9, 1929 – March 29, 1992) was an Austrian baritone, particularly celebrated for his performances in the operas of Mozart, Richard Wagner, and Richard Strauss.
Eberhard Wächter (July 9, 1929 – March 29, 1992) was an Austrian baritone, particularly celebrated for his performances in the operas of Mozart, Richard Wagner, and Richard Strauss.
Edward Johnson (tenor)
Edward Patrick Johnson CBE (22 August 187820 April 1959) was a Canadian operatic tenor who was billed outside North America as Edoardo Di Giovanni, and became director of the Metropolitan ...
Edward Patrick Johnson CBE (22 August 187820 April 1959) was a Canadian operatic tenor who was billed outside North America as Edoardo Di Giovanni, and became director of the Metropolitan ...
Edward Joseph Dent
Edward Joseph Dent, generally known by his initials as E. J. Dent (16 July 1876, Ribston, Yorkshire – 22 August 1957, London) was a British writer on music.
Edward Joseph Dent, generally known by his initials as E. J. Dent (16 July 1876, Ribston, Yorkshire – 22 August 1957, London) was a British writer on music.
Edward Kellogg Baird
Edward Kellogg Baird (July 13, 1876 - 1951), was an attorney and the president of the Century Opera Company.
Edward Kellogg Baird (July 13, 1876 - 1951), was an attorney and the president of the Century Opera Company.
Edward Purrington
Edward Purrington was an American opera director and artistic administrator.
Edward Purrington was an American opera director and artistic administrator.
Edward Ziegler (music journalist)
Edward Ziegler was an American music critic and opera manager.
Edward Ziegler was an American music critic and opera manager.
Egon Hilbert
Egon Hilbert (19 May 1899 – 18 January 1968) was an Austrian opera/theatre director.
Egon Hilbert (19 May 1899 – 18 January 1968) was an Austrian opera/theatre director.
Egon Seefehlner
Egon Seefehlner (3 June 1912, Wien – 25 September 1997) was an Austrian jurist, editor and opera intendant.
Egon Seefehlner (3 June 1912, Wien – 25 September 1997) was an Austrian jurist, editor and opera intendant.
Emanuel Schikaneder
Emanuel Schikaneder (1 September 175121 September 1812), born Johann Joseph Schickeneder, was a German impresario, dramatist, actor, singer and composer.
Emanuel Schikaneder (1 September 175121 September 1812), born Johann Joseph Schickeneder, was a German impresario, dramatist, actor, singer and composer.
Eva Wagner-Pasquier
Eva Wagner-Pasquier (born 14 April 1945 in Oberwarmensteinach) is a German opera manager.
Eva Wagner-Pasquier (born 14 April 1945 in Oberwarmensteinach) is a German opera manager.
Felix Weingartner
Paul Felix von Weingartner, Edler von Münzberg (2 June 1863 – 7 May 1942) was an Austrian conductor, composer and pianist.
Paul Felix von Weingartner, Edler von Münzberg (2 June 1863 – 7 May 1942) was an Austrian conductor, composer and pianist.
Florence Louise Pettitt
Louise Pettitt (1918 – March 25, 2006), born Florence Louise Staples, was one of the first American female opera conductors.
Louise Pettitt (1918 – March 25, 2006), born Florence Louise Staples, was one of the first American female opera conductors.
Fortune Gallo
Fortune Thomas Gallo (May 9, 1878 – March 28, 1970) (born Fortunato Gallo) was an Italian-born opera impresario.
Fortune Thomas Gallo (May 9, 1878 – March 28, 1970) (born Fortunato Gallo) was an Italian-born opera impresario.
Franz Salmhofer
Franz Salmhofer (22 January 1900 – 22 September 1975) was an Austrian composer, clarinetist, conductor and poet.
Franz Salmhofer (22 January 1900 – 22 September 1975) was an Austrian composer, clarinetist, conductor and poet.
Franz von Dingelstedt
Franz von Dingelstedt (June 30, 1814 – May 15, 1881) was a German poet, dramatist and theatre administrator.
Franz von Dingelstedt (June 30, 1814 – May 15, 1881) was a German poet, dramatist and theatre administrator.
Franz von Jauner
Franz Ritter von Jauner (14 November 1831, Wien – 23 February 1900, Wien) was an Austrian theatre director and opera intendant.
Franz Ritter von Jauner (14 November 1831, Wien – 23 February 1900, Wien) was an Austrian theatre director and opera intendant.
Frederick Gye
Frederick Gye (the younger) (1810–1878) was an English businessman and opera manager who for many years ran what is now the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Frederick Gye (the younger) (1810–1878) was an English businessman and opera manager who for many years ran what is now the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Gaetano Merola
Gaetano Merola (4 January 1881 – 30 August 1953) was an Italian conductor and founder of the San Francisco Opera.
Gaetano Merola (4 January 1881 – 30 August 1953) was an Italian conductor and founder of the San Francisco Opera.
George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood
George Henry Hubert Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood, KBE AM, styled The Hon.
George Henry Hubert Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood, KBE AM, styled The Hon.
Giovanni Battista Locatelli
Giovanni Battista Locatelli (7 January 1713 – 14 March 1785) was an Italian opera director, impresario and owner of a private opera company.
Giovanni Battista Locatelli (7 January 1713 – 14 March 1785) was an Italian opera director, impresario and owner of a private opera company.
Giovanni Faustini
Giovanni Faustini (1615 – 19 December 1651) was an Italian librettist and opera impresario of the 17th century.
Giovanni Faustini (1615 – 19 December 1651) was an Italian librettist and opera impresario of the 17th century.
Giovanni Gallini
Giovanni Andrea Battista Gallini, later known as Sir John Andrew Gallini, was an Italian dancer, choreographer and impresario who was made a " Knight of the Golden Spur by the Pope " follo...
Giovanni Andrea Battista Gallini, later known as Sir John Andrew Gallini, was an Italian dancer, choreographer and impresario who was made a " Knight of the Golden Spur by the Pope " follo...
Giovanni Zenatello
Giovanni Zenatello (2 February 1876 - 11 February 1949) was an Italian opera singer.
Giovanni Zenatello (2 February 1876 - 11 February 1949) was an Italian opera singer.
Giulio Gatti-Casazza
Giulio Gatti-Casazza (February 3, 1869 – September 2, 1940) was an Italian opera manager.
Giulio Gatti-Casazza (February 3, 1869 – September 2, 1940) was an Italian opera manager.
Giuseppe Carpani
Giuseppe Carpani (28 January 1752 – 22 January 1825) was an Italian poet and writer born at Vill'albese, in Brianza (in what is now Lombardy).
Giuseppe Carpani (28 January 1752 – 22 January 1825) was an Italian poet and writer born at Vill'albese, in Brianza (in what is now Lombardy).
Glynn Ross
Glynn Ross (December 15, 1914 – July 21, 2005, Tucson, Arizona) was an American opera impresario.
Glynn Ross (December 15, 1914 – July 21, 2005, Tucson, Arizona) was an American opera impresario.
Gudrun Wagner
Gudrun Wagner (née Armann; 15 June 1944 – 28 November 2007) was the wife of Wolfgang Wagner, sole director of the Bayreuth Festival since 1967.
Gudrun Wagner (née Armann; 15 June 1944 – 28 November 2007) was the wife of Wolfgang Wagner, sole director of the Bayreuth Festival since 1967.
Göran Gentele
Göran Gentele (29 September 1917 – 18 July 1972) was a Swedish actor, director, and opera manager.
Göran Gentele (29 September 1917 – 18 July 1972) was a Swedish actor, director, and opera manager.
Hans Gregor
Hans Gregor (14 April 1866, Dresden – 13 August 1945, Wernigerode) was a German actor and arts administrator.
Hans Gregor (14 April 1866, Dresden – 13 August 1945, Wernigerode) was a German actor and arts administrator.
Heinrich Karl Strohm
Heinrich Karl Strohm (4 February 1895, Elberfeld – 9 June 1959 Köln) was a German opera manager of the Vienna Staatsoper.
Heinrich Karl Strohm (4 February 1895, Elberfeld – 9 June 1959 Köln) was a German opera manager of the Vienna Staatsoper.
Heinrich Reif-Gintl
Heinrich Reif-Gintl (7 October 1900, Vienna – 13 July 1974, Vienna) was an Austrian opera manager and theatre director.
Heinrich Reif-Gintl (7 October 1900, Vienna – 13 July 1974, Vienna) was an Austrian opera manager and theatre director.
Helen Carte
Helen Carte or Helen Lenoir was the second wife of impresario and hotelier Richard D'Oyly Carte.
Helen Carte or Helen Lenoir was the second wife of impresario and hotelier Richard D'Oyly Carte.
Henri Duponchel
Henri Duponchel was in turn a French architect, interior designer, costume designer, stage designer, stage director, managing director of the Paris Opera, and a silversmith.
Henri Duponchel was in turn a French architect, interior designer, costume designer, stage designer, stage director, managing director of the Paris Opera, and a silversmith.
Henry Eugene Abbey
Henry Eugene Abbey (June 27, 1846 – October 17, 1896) was an American theatre manager and producer.
Henry Eugene Abbey (June 27, 1846 – October 17, 1896) was an American theatre manager and producer.
Henry Russell (impresario)
Henry Russell was an English impresario, conductor, opera director, and singing teacher.
Henry Russell was an English impresario, conductor, opera director, and singing teacher.
Henry Verdhurdt
Camille Henry Joseph Verdhurdt was a 19th century Belgian baritone, singing teacher and theatre director.
Camille Henry Joseph Verdhurdt was a 19th century Belgian baritone, singing teacher and theatre director.
Herbert von Karajan
Herbert von Karajan (; 5 April 1908 – 16 July 1989) was an Austrian orchestra and opera conductor.
Herbert von Karajan (; 5 April 1908 – 16 July 1989) was an Austrian orchestra and opera conductor.
Herbert Witherspoon
Herbert Witherspoon (July 21, 1873 – May 10, 1935) was an American bass singer and opera manager.
Herbert Witherspoon (July 21, 1873 – May 10, 1935) was an American bass singer and opera manager.
Hubert Deutsch
Hubert Deutsch (born 3 May 1925) is an Austrian conductor and administrator closely connected to the Vienna State Opera.
Hubert Deutsch (born 3 May 1925) is an Austrian conductor and administrator closely connected to the Vienna State Opera.
J. C. Williamson
James Cassius Williamson was an American actor and later Australia's foremost theatrical manager, founding J. C. Williamson Ltd.
James Cassius Williamson was an American actor and later Australia's foremost theatrical manager, founding J. C. Williamson Ltd.
James Henry Mapleson
James Henry Mapleson (Colonel Mapleson) (4 May 1830 – 14 November 1901) was an English opera impresario, probably the leading figure instrumental in the development of opera production, an...
James Henry Mapleson (Colonel Mapleson) (4 May 1830 – 14 November 1901) was an English opera impresario, probably the leading figure instrumental in the development of opera production, an...
James Meena
James Meena is an American conductor and opera adminstrator.
James Meena is an American conductor and opera adminstrator.
James Stuart (opera director)
James F. Stuart (23 December 1928, Baton Rouge, Louisiana — 7 March 2005) was an American opera director and operatic tenor.
James F. Stuart (23 December 1928, Baton Rouge, Louisiana — 7 March 2005) was an American opera director and operatic tenor.
Jean-Baptiste Lully
Jean-Baptiste de Lully was an Italian-born French composer who spent most of his life working in the court of Louis XIV of France.
Jean-Baptiste de Lully was an Italian-born French composer who spent most of his life working in the court of Louis XIV of France.
Jean-Yves Daniel-Lesur
Jean-Yves Daniel-Lesur, known often simply as Daniel-Lesur (November 19, 1908 – July 2, 2002) was a French organist and composer.
Jean-Yves Daniel-Lesur, known often simply as Daniel-Lesur (November 19, 1908 – July 2, 2002) was a French organist and composer.
Jeremy Isaacs
Sir Jeremy Isaacs (born 28 September 1932) is a British television producer and executive, winner of many BAFTA awards and international Emmy Awards.
Sir Jeremy Isaacs (born 28 September 1932) is a British television producer and executive, winner of many BAFTA awards and international Emmy Awards.
Jochen Breiholz
Jochen Breiholz is a German opera manager.
Jochen Breiholz is a German opera manager.
Johann von Herbeck
Johann Ritter von Herbeck (25 December 1831 – 28 October 1877) was an Austrian musician, born in Vienna, best known for leading the premiere of Franz Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony.
Johann Ritter von Herbeck (25 December 1831 – 28 October 1877) was an Austrian musician, born in Vienna, best known for leading the premiere of Franz Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony.
John Balme
John Balme is an American conductor, opera manager and pianist.
John Balme is an American conductor, opera manager and pianist.
John Christie (opera manager)
John Christie, CH, MC (14 December 1882 – 4 July 1962) was an English landowner and producer.
John Christie, CH, MC (14 December 1882 – 4 July 1962) was an English landowner and producer.
John Crosby (conductor)
John O’Hea Crosby (12 July 1926, Bronxville, New York – 15 December 2002, Rancho Mirage, California) was an American musician, conductor and arts administrator.
John O’Hea Crosby (12 July 1926, Bronxville, New York – 15 December 2002, Rancho Mirage, California) was an American musician, conductor and arts administrator.
John Ebers
John Ebers was an English operatic manager.
John Ebers was an English operatic manager.
John Fisher (opera director)
John Fisher (born 1950) is a Scottish opera director, conductor, opera manager, vocal coach, and record producer.
John Fisher (born 1950) is a Scottish opera director, conductor, opera manager, vocal coach, and record producer.
John Forsell
John Forsell, born Carl Johan Jacob Forsell, (November 6, 1868 - May 30, 1941), was a prominent Swedish baritone, opera administrator and teacher of voice.
John Forsell, born Carl Johan Jacob Forsell, (November 6, 1868 - May 30, 1941), was a prominent Swedish baritone, opera administrator and teacher of voice.
John Tooley
Sir John Tooley is a former general director of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.
Sir John Tooley is a former general director of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.
John William Ward (manager)
(Christopher) John William Ward (born 21 June 1942) is an economist, an opera administrator and former trade union leader.
(Christopher) John William Ward (born 21 June 1942) is an economist, an opera administrator and former trade union leader.
Joseph Rosenstock
Joseph Rosenstock (27 January 1895 in Kraków – 17 October 1985 in New York) was a Polish Jewish conductor.
Joseph Rosenstock (27 January 1895 in Kraków – 17 October 1985 in New York) was a Polish Jewish conductor.
Joseph Volpe (opera manager)
Joseph Volpe was General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera from 1990 to 2006.
Joseph Volpe was General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera from 1990 to 2006.
Kasper Bech Holten
Kasper Holten (formerly Kasper Bech Holten, born 1973) is a Danish stage director and Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Opera.
Kasper Holten (formerly Kasper Bech Holten, born 1973) is a Danish stage director and Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Opera.
Kasper Holten
Kasper Holten (formerly Kasper Bech Holten, born 1973) is a Danish stage director and Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Opera.
Kasper Holten (formerly Kasper Bech Holten, born 1973) is a Danish stage director and Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Opera.
Kurt Herbert Adler
Kurt Herbert Adler (2 April 1905 – 9 February 1988) was an Austrian-born American conductor and opera house director.
Kurt Herbert Adler (2 April 1905 – 9 February 1988) was an Austrian-born American conductor and opera house director.
Leonard Ingrams
Leonard Victor Ingrams (1 September 1941 – 27 July 2005) was a merchant banker and opera festival founder/impresario.
Leonard Victor Ingrams (1 September 1941 – 27 July 2005) was a merchant banker and opera festival founder/impresario.
Lorin Maazel
Lorin Varencove Maazel (born March 6, 1930) is an American conductor, violinist and composer.
Lorin Varencove Maazel (born March 6, 1930) is an American conductor, violinist and composer.
Lotfi Mansouri
Lotfollah “Lotfi” Mansouri (born 15 June 1929 in Tehran) is an Iranian-born opera director and manager.
Lotfollah “Lotfi” Mansouri (born 15 June 1929 in Tehran) is an Iranian-born opera director and manager.
Léon Carvalho
Léon Carvalho (January 18, 1825 – December 29, 1897) was a French impresario and stage director.
Léon Carvalho (January 18, 1825 – December 29, 1897) was a French impresario and stage director.
Léon Pillet
Léon Pillet was a French journalist, librettist and theater director.
Léon Pillet was a French journalist, librettist and theater director.
Marco Faustini
Marco Faustini was an Italian theatrical impresario and brother of the impresario and librettist Giovanni Faustini.
Marco Faustini was an Italian theatrical impresario and brother of the impresario and librettist Giovanni Faustini.
Mario Zafred
Mario Zafred was an Italian composer, music critic, and opera director.
Mario Zafred was an Italian composer, music critic, and opera director.
Mary Allen
Mary Allen (born 1951) is a British writer, broadcaster, arts administrator and management consultant best known for her controversial and turbulent period as Chief Executive of the Royal Opera ...
Mary Allen (born 1951) is a British writer, broadcaster, arts administrator and management consultant best known for her controversial and turbulent period as Chief Executive of the Royal Opera ...
Max d'Ollone
Maximilien-Paul-Marie-Félix d'Ollone was a French composer, born 13 June 1875 at Besançon and died in Paris 1959.
Maximilien-Paul-Marie-Félix d'Ollone was a French composer, born 13 June 1875 at Besançon and died in Paris 1959.
Max Leon
Max M. Leon (1904 - November 2, 1984) was an impressario, radio producer, conductor, musicologist, opera manager, referee, and businessman.
Max M. Leon (1904 - November 2, 1984) was an impressario, radio producer, conductor, musicologist, opera manager, referee, and businessman.
Max Maretzek
Max Maretzek (June 28, 1821-May 14, 1897) was a Moravian-born composer, conductor, and impresario active in the United States and Latin America.
Max Maretzek (June 28, 1821-May 14, 1897) was a Moravian-born composer, conductor, and impresario active in the United States and Latin America.
Max Rabinoff
Max Rabinoff (9 March 1877-19 April 1966) was a Russian-born, naturalized American opera and ballet empresario and international economic advisor.
Max Rabinoff (9 March 1877-19 April 1966) was a Russian-born, naturalized American opera and ballet empresario and international economic advisor.
Michael Maddox
Michael Maddox was an English entrepreneur and theatre manager active in Imperial Russia.
Michael Maddox was an English entrepreneur and theatre manager active in Imperial Russia.
Michael Milenski
Victor Michael Milenski founded the Long Beach Opera in 1979, and was its general director for 25 seasons, retiring in 2004.
Victor Michael Milenski founded the Long Beach Opera in 1979, and was its general director for 25 seasons, retiring in 2004.
Michael Scott (artistic director)
Michael Scott is the founder of the London Opera Society.
Michael Scott is the founder of the London Opera Society.
Miklós Radnai
Miklós Radnai (1 January 1892 – 4 November 1935) was an Hungarian composer, critic and music writer.
Miklós Radnai (1 January 1892 – 4 November 1935) was an Hungarian composer, critic and music writer.
Myer Lyon
Myer Lyon (b. circa 1750, Germany; d. 1797, Kingston, Jamaica), better known by his stage name Michael Leoni, was a hazzan at the Great Synagogue of London who achieved fame as a tenor ope...
Myer Lyon (b. circa 1750, Germany; d. 1797, Kingston, Jamaica), better known by his stage name Michael Leoni, was a hazzan at the Great Synagogue of London who achieved fame as a tenor ope...
Nathaniel Merrill
Nathaniel Merrill was a celebrated American stage director and opera director.
Nathaniel Merrill was a celebrated American stage director and opera director.
Nestor Roqueplan
Louis-Victor-Nestor Roqueplan also sometimes spelled Rocoplan
Was a French journalist and theatre director.
Louis-Victor-Nestor Roqueplan also sometimes spelled Rocoplan
Was a French journalist and theatre director.
Oscar Hammerstein I
Oscar Hammerstein I (8 May 18471 August 1919) was a businessman, theater impresario and composer in New York City.
Oscar Hammerstein I (8 May 18471 August 1919) was a businessman, theater impresario and composer in New York City.
Oscar Stoumon
Oscar Stoumon (also spelled Stoumont) (20 August 1835 - 20 August 1900) was a Belgian composer, music critic, playwright and theatre director.
Oscar Stoumon (also spelled Stoumont) (20 August 1835 - 20 August 1900) was a Belgian composer, music critic, playwright and theatre director.
Paul Danblon
Paul Danblon (born 25 July 1931) is a Belgian composer, opera director and administrator, and journalist.
Paul Danblon (born 25 July 1931) is a Belgian composer, opera director and administrator, and journalist.
Peter Gelb
Peter Gelb is an American arts administrator.
Peter Gelb is an American arts administrator.
Peter Hall (director)
Sir Peter Reginald Frederick Hall, CBE (born 22 November 1930) is an English theatre and film director.
Sir Peter Reginald Frederick Hall, CBE (born 22 November 1930) is an English theatre and film director.
Peter Hemmings
Peter Hemmings OBE (10 April 1934 - 4 January 2002) was an English Opera administrator, impresario and singer.
Peter Hemmings OBE (10 April 1934 - 4 January 2002) was an English Opera administrator, impresario and singer.
Peter Jonas (director)
Sir Peter Jonas, CBE, FRCM, FRNCM, FRSA, b.14 October 1946, is a British Arts Administrator and opera company director.
Sir Peter Jonas, CBE, FRCM, FRNCM, FRSA, b.14 October 1946, is a British Arts Administrator and opera company director.
Peter Schneider (conductor)
Peter Schneider (26 March 1939, Vienna, Austria) is an Austrian conductor and opera administrator.
Peter Schneider (26 March 1939, Vienna, Austria) is an Austrian conductor and opera administrator.
Pierre-Barthélemy Gheusi
Pierre-Barthélemy Gheusi, also known by the pseudonym Norbert Lorédan, (21 November 1865 - 30 January 1943) was a French theatre director, librettist, journalist and writer.
Pierre-Barthélemy Gheusi, also known by the pseudonym Norbert Lorédan, (21 November 1865 - 30 January 1943) was a French theatre director, librettist, journalist and writer.
Pietro Mingotti
Pietro Mingotti (b Venice, c1702; d Copenhagen, 28 April 1759) was an Italian impresario active across continental Europe.
Pietro Mingotti (b Venice, c1702; d Copenhagen, 28 April 1759) was an Italian impresario active across continental Europe.
Pino Donati
Pino Donati was an Italian composer and for many years artistic director of the Chicago Lyric Opera.
Pino Donati was an Italian composer and for many years artistic director of the Chicago Lyric Opera.
Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo, born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range.
Plácido Domingo, born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range.
Raoul Gunsbourg
Raoul Samuel Gunsbourg (born January 6, 1860 in Bucharest - died May 31, 1955 in Monte Carlo) was a Jewish-Romania-born opera director, impresario, composer and writer.
Raoul Samuel Gunsbourg (born January 6, 1860 in Bucharest - died May 31, 1955 in Monte Carlo) was a Jewish-Romania-born opera director, impresario, composer and writer.
Richard D'Oyly Carte
Richard D'Oyly Carte was an English talent agent, theatrical impresario, composer and hotelier during the latter half of the Victorian era.
Richard D'Oyly Carte was an English talent agent, theatrical impresario, composer and hotelier during the latter half of the Victorian era.
Richard Gaddes
Richard Gaddes (born 23 May 1942) is an English-born opera company administrator based in the United States.
Richard Gaddes (born 23 May 1942) is an English-born opera company administrator based in the United States.
Richard Strauss
Richard Georg Strauss was a leading German composer of the late Romantic and early modern eras.
Richard Georg Strauss was a leading German composer of the late Romantic and early modern eras.
Richard Wagner
Wilhelm Richard Wagner was a German composer, conductor, theatre director and polemicist primarily known for his operas.
Wilhelm Richard Wagner was a German composer, conductor, theatre director and polemicist primarily known for his operas.
Rolf Liebermann
Rolf Liebermann (September 14, 1910 – January 2, 1999), was a Swiss composer and music administrator born in Zurich, and associated with several different musical genres.
Rolf Liebermann (September 14, 1910 – January 2, 1999), was a Swiss composer and music administrator born in Zurich, and associated with several different musical genres.
Rudolf Bing
Sir Rudolf Bing was an Austrian-born opera impresario who worked in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, most notably being General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York fr...
Sir Rudolf Bing was an Austrian-born opera impresario who worked in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States, most notably being General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York fr...
Rudolf Gamsjäger
Rudolf Gamsjäger (23 March 1909, Vienna, Austria – 28 January 1985, Vienna, Austria), was an Austrian opera administrator.
Rudolf Gamsjäger (23 March 1909, Vienna, Austria – 28 January 1985, Vienna, Austria), was an Austrian opera administrator.
Rupert D'Oyly Carte
Rupert D'Oyly Carte (3 November 1876 – 12 September 1948) was an English hotelier, theatre owner and impresario, best known as proprietor of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and Savoy Hotel from 1...
Rupert D'Oyly Carte (3 November 1876 – 12 September 1948) was an English hotelier, theatre owner and impresario, best known as proprietor of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and Savoy Hotel from 1...
Sarah Caldwell
Sarah Caldwell was a notable American opera conductor, impresario, and stage director of opera.
Sarah Caldwell was a notable American opera conductor, impresario, and stage director of opera.
Savva Mamontov
Savva Ivanovich Mamontov (Са́вва Ива́нович Ма́монтов, ; – 6 April, 1918, Moscow) was a famous Russian industrialist, merchant, entrepreneur, and patron of the arts.
Savva Ivanovich Mamontov (Са́вва Ива́нович Ма́монтов, ; – 6 April, 1918, Moscow) was a famous Russian industrialist, merchant, entrepreneur, and patron of the arts.
Schuyler Chapin
Schuyler Garrison Chapin (February 13, 1923 – March 7, 2009) was an Assistant General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera and Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for New York City during the administ...
Schuyler Garrison Chapin (February 13, 1923 – March 7, 2009) was an Assistant General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera and Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for New York City during the administ...
Speight Jenkins
Speight Jenkins Jr (born January 31, 1937) is an American arts administrator.
Speight Jenkins Jr (born January 31, 1937) is an American arts administrator.
Stefan Haag
Stefan Haag OBE was an Austrian-Australian singer; opera, theatre and television director and producer; lighting and set designer; and arts administrator.
Stefan Haag OBE was an Austrian-Australian singer; opera, theatre and television director and producer; lighting and set designer; and arts administrator.
Steuart Wilson
Sir James Steuart Wilson (21 July 1889 – 18 December 1966) was an English singer, known for tenor roles in oratorios and concerts in the first half of the 20th century.
Sir James Steuart Wilson (21 July 1889 – 18 December 1966) was an English singer, known for tenor roles in oratorios and concerts in the first half of the 20th century.
Temistocle Solera
Temistocle Solera (December 25, 1815 – April 21, 1878) was an Italian opera composer and librettist.
Temistocle Solera (December 25, 1815 – April 21, 1878) was an Italian opera composer and librettist.
Terence A. McEwen
Terence A. McEwen (13 April 1929 – 14 September 1998) was a Canadian opera manager.
Terence A. McEwen (13 April 1929 – 14 September 1998) was a Canadian opera manager.
Thomas Quinlan (impresario)
Thomas Quinlan, (10 March 1881, Bury – 20 November 1951, Holborn) was a musical impresario, best known for founding the Quinlan Opera Company.
Thomas Quinlan, (10 March 1881, Bury – 20 November 1951, Holborn) was a musical impresario, best known for founding the Quinlan Opera Company.
Tony Hall, Baron Hall of Birkenhead
Anthony William Hall, Baron Hall of Birkenhead, CBE, usually known as Tony Hall, has been chief executive of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden since 2001.
Anthony William Hall, Baron Hall of Birkenhead, CBE, usually known as Tony Hall, has been chief executive of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden since 2001.
Vincent Isola
Vincent Isola was born on 24 July 1862 in Blida, Algeria and died in Paris on 31 August 1947.
Vincent Isola was born on 24 July 1862 in Blida, Algeria and died in Paris on 31 August 1947.
Wilhelm Jahn
Wilhelm Jahn (24 November 1835, Dvorce u Bruntálu, Moravia 21 April 1900, Vienna) was an Austro-Hungarian conductor.
Wilhelm Jahn (24 November 1835, Dvorce u Bruntálu, Moravia 21 April 1900, Vienna) was an Austro-Hungarian conductor.
William Ayrton (music critic)
William Ayrton, was an English impresario and music critic.
William Ayrton, was an English impresario and music critic.
William Ayrton (musical writer)
William Ayrton (1777–1858), was an English musical writer.
William Ayrton (1777–1858), was an English musical writer.
William Greet
William Greet (1851 - 25 April 1914) was a British theatre manager from the end of the 19th century and into the 20th century.
William Greet (1851 - 25 April 1914) was a British theatre manager from the end of the 19th century and into the 20th century.
William Saurin Lyster
William Saurin Lyster (21 March 1828 – 27 November 1880), was an impresario, active in Australia.
William Saurin Lyster (21 March 1828 – 27 November 1880), was an impresario, active in Australia.
William Walker (baritone)
William Sterling Walker (October 29, 1931 – April 10, 2010) was a baritone with the Metropolitan Opera (1962-1980) whose singing career included performances at the White House, at Carnegie Hall...
William Sterling Walker (October 29, 1931 – April 10, 2010) was a baritone with the Metropolitan Opera (1962-1980) whose singing career included performances at the White House, at Carnegie Hall...
Winifred Wagner
Winifred Wagner (23 June 1897 - 5 March 1980) was an English woman married to Siegfried Wagner, Richard Wagner's son.
Winifred Wagner (23 June 1897 - 5 March 1980) was an English woman married to Siegfried Wagner, Richard Wagner's son.
Édouard Monnais
Désiré Guillaume Édouard Monnais was a French director, playwright, journalist and musical writer.
Désiré Guillaume Édouard Monnais was a French director, playwright, journalist and musical writer.
Émile Isola
Émile Isola was born on 4 September 1860 in Blida, Algeria and died in Paris on 17 May 1945.
Émile Isola was born on 4 September 1860 in Blida, Algeria and died in Paris on 17 May 1945.
Émile Perrin
Émile-César-Victor Perrin was a French painter, mainly known as a theatre director and impresario, born in Rouen on 9 January 1814, died 8 October 1885.
Émile-César-Victor Perrin was a French painter, mainly known as a theatre director and impresario, born in Rouen on 9 January 1814, died 8 October 1885.