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General Director – Opera Colorado

Photo ID #P1500081r.jpg Production photography of Opera Colorado’s 2024 Production of The Flying Dutchman in The Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Photographer: Matthew Staver

Opera Colorado invites talented leaders possessing drive, ambition, energy, and a deep love of opera to present themselves as candidates for General Director. Opera Colorado’s General Director serves as a visionary leader overseeing all aspects of its operation with a particular emphasis on securing the financial resources necessary for the company to produce world-class productions and special performances of standard repertoire and new work from the world of opera.

The new General Director will excel at building relationships, particularly with donors and patrons, and identify ways that individuals can contribute to the company’s success through transformational philanthropy. In close collaboration with Opera Colorado’s Board and Staff, the General Director is responsible for shaping a vibrant and innovative approach to producing opera that captivates traditional and new audiences. The General Director will be a bold and dynamic ambassador for Opera Colorado as well as a cultural leader for the region and beyond. Management Consultants for the Arts has been engaged to facilitate this search. A full position description may be found here: https://www.mcaonline.com/searches/general-director-opera-colorado

Organizational Profile

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2023 (highlighted by a stunning gala concert featuring Joye DiDonato), Opera Colorado has distinguished itself as a welcoming and inspiring producing company for today’s best and brightest talents in the world of opera. Its Artists In Residence program is among the most sought out in the industry, offering young artists the opportunity to hone their craft through real world experiences on stage in season offerings and in community touring productions. In recent years, Opera Colorado has produced the world premieres of The Scarlet Letter and Steal A Pencil for Me and the regional premiere of The Shining (based on the Stephen King novel), all to great audience and critical acclaim. More information can be found on their website: https://www.operacolorado.org/

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