Opéra de Montréal Names New General Director
By Francisco SalazarOpéra de Montréal has announced that Jean-Pierre Primiani will become the company’s new General Director.
The company announced that the Board of Directors chose Primiani, who currently serves as Chief Philanthropy Officer, for the position and will begin Nov. 1, 2025.
He will succeed Patrick Corrigan, who, during his tenure, has built an extraordinary team and community around ambitious programming, championing new opera creation and artist development, and fostering an exceptional array of education and civic action programming. Additionally, under his leadership, the Opera strengthened its position as a major cultural institution in Montreal.
In a statement, René Branchaud, Chair of the Board said, “Jean-Pierre embodies the values and vision of the Opéra de Montréal. We are deeply grateful to Patrick Corrigan for the exceptional leadership he has provided over the past decade, positioning the company for continued success. Jean-Pierre’s longstanding commitment, strategic acumen, and deep relationships within the arts community make him uniquely suited to take the reins. This appointment reflects the strength of our governance and our belief in nurturing leaders from within. We are thrilled for what lies ahead.”
Primiani added, “It is with profound gratitude and great excitement that I accept this opportunity. The Opéra de Montréal holds a vital place in the heart of our city and I look forward to amplifying its impact, with the exceptional support of our community. I am honoured to guide its next chapter with our extraordinary team, artists, and audiences.”
As Chief Philanthropy Officer, Primiani has played an instrumental role in building a culture of philanthropy at the Opéra de Montréal and shaping the success of the company with a strategy of mission-centred community building, dramatically increasing contributed revenue and establishing the Opéra de Montréal as an industry leader.
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