Celebrated Soprano Patricia Racette will join Opera Theatre as the Artistic Director of Young Artist Programs
OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS
Aug 1, 2019
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis General Director Andrew Jorgensen announced today two new members of the company’s artistic leadership team. Celebrated soprano Patricia Racette will join Opera Theatre as the Artistic Director of Young Artist Programs. Following a rigorous national search, Damon Bristo, currently a Vice President at Columbia Artists, will also join Opera Theatre, succeeding Paul Kilmer as the Director of Artistic Administration.
“I am excited to welcome these extraordinary new colleagues to Opera Theatre’s artistic leadership,” said Andrew Jorgensen. “I’ve known Patricia and Damon for many years, and respect each of them immensely. Patricia Racette is an incomparable singer and visionary artist who also triumphed in her directorial debut here in 2018. She has a rich depth of wisdom and perspective to share with young singers, and I know she will help advance OTSL’s artistic mission. I am equally thrilled to welcome Damon Bristo, who possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the operatic canon in addition to having managed one of the finest rosters in our business. He brings a deep commitment to discovering and promoting young talent. These two appointments mark an exciting new chapter in Opera Theatre’s artistic leadership.”