Opera that banned ‘unhealthy’ Carmen has new conductor
mainWest Australia Opera became an international laughing stock last year when its chief executive, Carolyn Chard, cancelled a Carmen production as part of a health-sponsorship deal. Both artistic director Joseph Colaneri and chorus master Joseph Nolan walked out.
Chard has now appointed Brit-based Aussie conductor Brad Cohen as her next artistic director.
He’s doing Faust. Does she know there’s drinking in it?
Perfect match for Chard.
The tradition of insipidity continues…
The couple of concerts I’ve seen him to do with Chelsea Opera Group were very decent. Hope he knows what he’s getting into.
I can’t believe Carolyn Chard is still there!
What a useless bitch – and with no artistic integrity.