Jan 19, 2024

Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces New Board Member

By David Salazar

The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced the unanimous election of Louise Bernard to the Board of Directors. She begins her term immediately.

“We are delighted to welcome Louise to our Board of Directors,” says Sylvia Neil, Board Chair, per an official press release issued by the company. “Her prodigious cultural expertise and deep commitment to education and civic engagement resonate with Lyric’s mission and we eagerly look forward to her contributions to the company.”

A West Yorkshire, England native, Bernard is currently leading the design, development, and operation of the Obama Presidential Center Museum on Chicago’s South Side. She also worked as director of exhibitions at the New York Public Library and also held positions at Ralph Applebaum Associates.

Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2023-24 season continues with “Champion” starting on Jan. 27, 2024.

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By David Salazar

Prior to creating OperaWire, DAVID SALAZAR, (Editor-in-Chief) worked as a reporter for Latin Post where he interviewed major opera stars including Placido Domingo, Anna Netrebko, Vittorio Grigolo, Diana Damrau and Rolando Villazon among others. His 2014 interview with opera star Kristine Opolais was cited in a New York Times Review.

He also had the opportunity of interviewing numerous Oscar nominees, Golden Globe winners and film industry giants such as Guillermo del Toro, Oscar Isaac and John Leguizamo among others.

David holds a Masters in Media Management from Fordham University. During his time at Fordham, he studied abroad at the Jagiellonian University in Poland. He also holds a dual bachelor’s from Hofstra University in Film Production and Journalism.