Opera Conference 2024 Topic I: Managing Accelerating Change

The need to manage change grows more urgent. The repertoire is expanding with new works, new audiences are sampling opera in greater numbers, generational change is disrupting patterns of giving, and technology is revolutionizing work. With small staffs and limited resources, opera companies must remain alert to opportunities and be more nimble than ever before. Artists, too, have to become adept at managing career paths that are varied, exciting, and challenging at the same time. Leading administrators and artists will discuss the skills and strategies needed to manage the accelerating tempo of change.