“I have long admired this storied institution, whose legacy is rich with new commissions, world premieres, acclaimed artists, and stunning, world-class productions. “Houston Grand Opera has long led the way in developing new operatic works that speak to the American experience, as well as to the dynamism and vibrancy of Houston,” Dastoor said in a statement. In addition, Dastoor, who replaces former Managing Director Perryn Leech, will also hold the Margaret Alkek Williams chair. She will also be the first woman to hold this role in the company’s 66-year history. The artist-turned-administrator will now use her experience to lead one of the most renowned and innovative operas in the country. Dastoor has been credited with revitalizing Opera San José during her time with the company. During her first season with the company, Dastoor oversaw the expansion of online art-sharing initiative HGO Digital to include the first livestream of a company world premiere, The Snowy Day, for viewers in 35 countries. After studying at the New England Conservatory of Music and the University of California, Los Angeles (she’s also an Los Angeles Children’s Chorus alumna), she worked for 10 years as a freelance soprano soloist before making her way into the administrative side of opera. Khori Dastoor joined Houston Grand Opera as General Director and CEO in August 2021. “We found that and so much more in Khori Dastoor.”Ī California native, Dastoor has always been involved in the operatic world. He served as general director of Houston Grand Opera from 1972 to 2005 1 and San Francisco Opera from 2006 2 to 2016. “When we began our search, we knew we were searching for a candidate who would bring groundbreaking ideas to Houston and expand on the wonderful work already underway at HGO,” said Allyn Risley, HGO’s chair of the board of directors, in a statement. Houston Grand Opera is recognized nationally and internationally for world-beating. David Gockley (born July 13, 1943, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American opera company administrator.
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