This month brought an exciting development here at BLO – the launch of an international search for Artistic Director. As I stepped into my role as General Director & CEO, I recommended that we grow the leadership team to support the ambitious plans laid out in our newly launched strategic plan. With a commitment to expanding the breadth of our programs, I am building support for the ongoing artistic leadership that Music Director David Angus and I, alongside our Artistic Advisors John Conklin, Vimbayi Kaziboni, and Nina Yoshida Nelsen, provide through the Season.
As BLO continues to develop its footprint in the City of Boston, I look forward to the opportunity to bring a new artistic voice to join us in building relationships with our community. We aim for this position to lead our strategic programming goals – to produce the full spectrum of operatic performances that represent the diversity of the Greater Boston area on and off our stages, through both collaborative partnerships and accessible programming – from a position of deep understanding and knowledge of what makes this City an incredible place for extraordinary opera.
I invite you to share this opportunity with your networks far and wide – and look forward to updating you as our search progresses.
Bradley Vernatter
Stanford Calderwood General Director & Chief Executive Officer
