The NEUE STIMMEN International Singing Competition of the Liz Mohn Foundation has announced that Alexander Neef, Director of the Opéra national de Paris, will take on the role of Jury Chair for the 2026 edition. Neef previously collaborated with the competition during Gérard Mortier’s tenure and supported emerging singers throughout his directorship at the Canadian Opera Company, including 2017 prizewinner {…}
Director of the Opéra National de Paris, Alexander Neef has been awarded the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, the highest French honorary decoration. Throughout his career, Neef has held positions with the Salzburg Festival, Santa Fe Opera, Canadian Opera Company, and now serves as Director of the Opéra National de Paris. While at the Canadian Opera Company, he developed {…}
FEDORA has selected jury members to evaluate the applicants for its Prizes Biennale 2025. The opera jury, composed of eight opera experts, is chaired by former CEO of Royal Swedish Opera, Birgitta Svendén. Jury members are Pierre Audi the Festival of Aix-en-Provence’s General Director, composer Alex Ho, CEO of the Royal Danish Theatre Kasper Holten, Iva Hraste-Sočo the General Manager {…}
(Credit: © Elena Bauer / OnP) Alexander Neef, General Director of the Paris Opera, has extended his contract until 2032. The decision was made by the President of the Republic and on the proposal of the Minister of Culture Rachida Dati. Neef took office in September 2020 for a term of 6 years. In a statement, the Elysée said, “Mr. {…}
Every Friday, Polina Lyapustina delivers a short essay on some of the most sensitive topics in the industry with the intent of establishing a dialogue about the opera world and its future. “Real music is right in the heart of what we struggle. Our task is not to be a leisure activity, but to go the places where no political {…}
(Credit: Opéra National de Paris) Opéra National de Paris is contemplating the formal ban of blackface in its performances after over 400 employees signed a manifesto against racial inequality. The open letter also called for a ban of the N-word in all the performances at the opera house. The staff has also called for an end to silence that surrounds {…}
(Credit: Opéra National de Paris) Over 400 employees of L’Opéra National de Paris have signed a petition calling for a more effective internal anti-discrimination policies. The new Director of the Opéra National de Paris Alexander Neef has already expressed his willingness to tackle the important issue of racial discrimination at the opera house. “This subject concerns me,” said Neef. From {…}
The Canadian Opera Company has announced that General Director Alexander Neef will be made the new head of the Opéra national de Paris, effective September 2020. Neef will continue in his role with COC until a new General Director is found. The move comes after Stephane Lissner, the current head at the Opéra national de Paris, announced his departure from {…}
Alexander Neef will be the Opéra National de Paris’ next director. The announcement was made official on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 after weeks of speculation that this would in fact be the case. According to Le Figaro, the 18-month search for Stéphane Lissner’s successor has come to an end with the current General Manager of the Canadian Opera Company set {…}
Susan G. Marineau, President of Santa Fe Opera has announced the appointment of Robert K. Meya as General Director of the Santa Fe Opera. The appointment will be effective Oct. 1, 2018. After years of serving as Director of External Affairs at the Santa Fe Opera, Meya will be the fourth General Director in the company’s 62-year history. As a {…}