It’s new jobs day in US opera
NewsGina Range has joined Opera Philadelphia today as Vice President of Development, which means fundraising. She was previously Vice President of External Relations and Development with the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
San Diego Opera meanwhile has namedactive soprano Melody Moore as Artistic Administrator after a national search. ‘I’ve known Melody for many years, and she is internationally regarded and highly respected as a gifted artist and communicator. I am so excited to have her wisdom and artistic voice join the team of San Diego Opera,’ said David Bennett, San Diego Opera’s General Director.
And Opera Omaha has named Allison Swenson of Santa Fe Opera as its next general disrector.
It’s all change today.
What a coup for San Diego Opera! Melody Moore isn’t just a great artist, she is a person with vision, a keen intellect, and an empathetic nature. Brilliant choice!
Melody Moore is fantastic……….She is definitely one of the greatest singers i heard playing in the pit on 38 years…..