Palm Beach Opera Extends General and Artistic Director’s Contract
By Francisco SalazarThe Palm Beach Opera board of directors has announced the extension of David Walker’s contract as General and Artistic Director.
Walker will stay in his position through at least May of 2025.
David Genser, PBO’s chairman of the board of directors said, “After many successful seasons and as we reflect on the last two years of tenacious planning and perseverance, Palm Beach Opera’s board of directors is thrilled to renew David Walker’s contract. His exceptional leadership, artistic vision, and true passion has helped PBO thrive in even the most uncertain times. We are thrilled to secure his position for three more years as we look ahead to the 2023 Season, plan for a first-ever facility, and continue to build PBO’s bright future together.”
Walker was appointed to his position in 2019 after serving as the company’s managing director for four years. During his first season in the role, Walker attained PBO’s highest-grossing production in over 12 seasons with Puccini’s “Turandot” and expertly guided the company through the unprecedented challenges presented by COVID-19.
In response to his contract extension Walker said, “In my seven years with the company, we’ve presented world-class opera to our community, trained award-winning artists, responded with resilience when faced with challenges, and have impacted the lives of so many children and adults through free opera programs. I am honored to continue building on PBO’s incredible 60-year legacy with our talented board of directors and staff, and I look forward to bringing PBO to new creative heights.”