Utah Opera

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The Utah Opera is an American opera company that has been merged with Utah Symphony since 2002.

In 1978, the Utah Opera presented its first production of Puccini's La bohème. Founding General Director, the late Glade Peterson, refined the vocal and dramatic skills of Utah Opera artists during the initial twelve seasons. Under his leadership, the number of performances for each opera was set at five - an outstanding achievement among the majority of regional companies, which only present one to three performances of each production. New dimensions, such as symposia, lectures, concerts and educational programs, were added to enhance the public's experience of opera.

In 1991, Anne Ewers was appointed General Director. Her tenure was marked by the casting of younger artists, including singers, composers, directors, lighting and costume designers. In 1996-97, the company grew from a three-production to a four-production season. Ms. Ewers was named as President & CEO.

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