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Pittsburgh Opera Announces New Director Of Development

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Pittsburgh Opera has announced Michael Braxton as the new Director of Development. The company announced that the veteran fund-raiser will take over the position on August 13, 2018 for the start of the new season. In a press statement, Braxton noted, “I couldn’t be more excited about this opportunity. Pittsburgh Opera is one of Pittsburgh’s cultural gems and recognized nationally {…}

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Meet Your 2017 Met National Council Audition Finalists

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The Nine finalists for the Met National Council Auditions have been announced. Below we take a look at some fun facts for each of these talented singers, of which a handful will enter into history as winners of this historic competition. Samantha Hankey – Mezzo-Soprano (Marshfield, Massachusetts) Hankey’s major accomplishments include a 2016 Sara Tucker Study Grant. She is currently pursuing {…}

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Met Opera’s Major Fundraiser Leaves For Opera Philadelphia

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Move over Metropolitan Opera, Marita Altman is heading to Opera Philadelphia. Altman, formerly Director of Major Gifts at the Metropolitan since 2008 will assume her position as the Vice President of Development at Opera Philadelphia starting this Wednesday, March 15. According to a press release, she will “manage all of the company’s fundraising operations while working alongside members of Opera {…}