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Damien Geter Named Interim Music Director of Portland Opera

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Portland Opera has announced that Damien Geter will take on the position of interim Music Director beginning Oct. 1. Geter is an accomplished composer, bass-baritone, and actor. His library of compositions includes chamber, orchestral, and vocal works that focus on social justice. He has been seen on the operatic stage with Portland Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, Seattle Opera, and many {…}
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Stephanie Blythe, Jamie Barton & Damien Geter Lead Chicago Opera Theater’s 2021-22 Season

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The Chicago Opera Theater has announced its 2021-22 season which will see a return to in-person performances. The season opens with a concert performance of Bizet’s “Carmen” with a COT twist. Jamie Barton will make her role debut opposite Stephanie Blythe in the tenor role of Don José as her tenor alter ego Blythely Oratonio. The performance will also star {…}
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Catalina Cuervo, Damien Geter, Martin Bakari Headline Portland Opera’s Revamped 2020-21 Season

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Portland Opera has announced a reimagined 2020-21 season, which will feature a series of virtual showcases presented on the company’s new digital channel “Portland Opera Onscreen.” “The global pandemic has challenged us: to be problem-solvers, to adapt to new technologies, and to deepen the ways that serve the community,” said General Director Sue Dixon in a press release. “Our newly reimagined {…}
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Roberto Alagna, Aleksandra Kurzak, Lise Davidsen, Damien Geter, Lead Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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We are deep into the summer, but opera has not stopped. We are getting live performances throughout Europe and still getting full slates of online opera offerings. So for this week’s recommendations, we are looking at a wide range of options, including a few classic works, a recital from two major opera stars, and a lot of new operas. As {…}
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Karen Slack & Damien Geter Named Artistic Advisors for Portland Opera

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Portland Opera has announced that Karen Slack and Damien Geter have joined the company as Artistic Advisors. Both Slack and Geter will work alongside General Director Su Dixon on matters such as casting, repertoire, public programming, and community outreach. “Karen and Damien represent a new generation of leadership—informed by their individual commitments to social justice and cultural equity in the {…}
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Laura Bohn, Alex Boyer, Kyle Tingzon, Shawnette Sulker, Markel Reed, John Bellemer Headline West Edge Opera’s 2026 Summer Festival

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West Edge Opera announced its 2026 summer festival. “Our 2026 festival celebrates the daring, diversity, and emotional depth that define West Edge Opera,” said Mark Streshinsky, General Director, per an official press release, “these works reflect our belief in the power of opera to speak through ages.” There will be a special preview of the company’s newest commission “Claude & {…}
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David Mack Makes History as First Executive Director of IN Series

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Washington D.C.’s IN Series has appointed David Mack as its first Executive Director. Mack, a veteran arts executive, producer, and consultant who has positions as General Manager of The Industry and Executive Director of Artist Magnet Justice Alliance, will assume the role on Dec. 1, 2025. “I’m excited to join the D.C. community as IN Series’ inaugural Executive Director as {…}
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Portland Opera Launches Search for Next General Director

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Portland Opera is in search of its next General Director, following the planned retirement of Sue Dixon, who will step down on Dec. 31, 2025. The national search will be conducted in partnership with Summit Search Solutions, Inc. and the Portland Opera Board of Directors. “As we begin the thoughtful search for our next General Director, we look forward to {…}
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Des Moines Metro Opera Announces Broadcasting Partnership & October 2025 Slate With Iowa PBS & Iowa Public Radio

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Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) has announced a month-long broadcasting schedule in partnership with Iowa PBS and Iowa Public Radio. The initiative will allow audiences in Iowa and beyond to revisit performances from the company’s 2024 Festival Season, as well as its 2025 production of Janáček’s “The Cunning Little Vixen.” As part of the company’s ongoing partnership with Iowa PBS, {…}

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