On November 12, Boston Lyric Opera was proud to honor Lee Pelton as the Community Honoree at our 2025 Opera Gala, recognizing his many contributions to the artistic community in Boston. We sat down with him to talk about opera, connection, and the arts. About Lee Pelton: Lee Pelton — recognized in 2024 by The NonProfit Times as one of America’s 50 most powerful and influential nonprofit leaders — serves as President and CEO of The Boston Foundation. He joined TBF after presidencies at Emerson College and Willamette University, bringing decades of leadership experience in education and civic engagement. [...]

  On November 12, Boston Lyric Opera was proud to honor Keith Lockhart as the Artistic Honoree at our 2025 Opera Gala, recognizing his remarkable contributions to the opera community in Boston and beyond. We sat down with him to talk about opera, storytelling, and his time with BLO. About Keith Lockhart: Keith Lockhart marks his 30th anniversary as Conductor of the Boston Pops in 2025, a tenure that includes over 2,250 performances, 45 national tours to over 150 cities, five international tours, and high-profile events like the annual July 4 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and Super Bowl XXXVI. [...]