William Mason named artistic advisor to San Diego Opera

SAN DIEGO – San Diego Opera has announced the engagement of William Mason as artistic advisor, effective immediately. Mason will work closely with the production department on repertoire and casting, and work with the administrative staff exploring economies and efficiencies while setting the Company’s budget. Additionally, he will offer guidance in fundraising and corporate governance. Mason…

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San Diego Opera rescinds vote to close and announces 2015 season/over $2 million raised from public

SAN DIEGO – San Diego Opera’s Board of Directors voted today to rescind the decision to close the Company after nearly two months of careful analysis, deliberation and fundraising. The Company originally announced its closure and the sale of its assets on March 19, 2014. The original closure date was scheduled to occur on April…

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San Diego Opera and Ian Campbell and Ann Campbell end employment relationship with each other

SAN DIEGO – San Diego Opera announced today that it and General Director and Artistic Director Ian D. Campbell and Deputy General Director Ann Spira Campbell have ended their formal association with each other. In a short press release San Diego Opera stated, “The Opera acknowledges and thanks Ian and Ann for their dedication and…

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San Diego Opera names Carol Lazier as acting board president, defers closure to May 19

SAN DIEGO – San Diego Opera has announced Carol Lazier, the former secretary of the board, is now the acting president after President Karen Cohn resigned along with 12 other directors in a board meeting that lasted over four hours. At a duly convened meeting  April 17,  by vote of the directors constituting a majority…

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