US opera replaces Alexander Neef
mainSanta Fe Opera has appointed David Lomelí of the Dallas Opera as Chief Artistic Officer, starting May 1. He replaces Alexander Neef who has gone to Paris and Brad Woolbright who has retired.
Lomelí will continue as artistic advisor to Dallas Opera for the time being.
To do what exactly?
A BRILLIANT appointment. Santa Fe Opera is in GREAT hands.
Congratulations! How many full time jobs can one have? Mr. Lomeli is supposed to start as casting director with the new intendant in Munich as well from 2021-22 on….
respect.
He pulled out of that Casting Director appointment before he ever physically got to Munich. Now he will just “consult.”
I sometimes wonder if the international opera community, which is so small and intertwined, has spent a little too much time stewing in its own soup.
David is one of the (rare) genuinely lovely people in this industry. I’m happy for him and his family that he now spends more time in the US.