Current Paris Opera director Gérard Mortier resigned from his next position as head of the New York City Opera.
Money problems seem to be the main issue. "The new $36-million budget, Mortier pointed out, is smaller than that for the smallest opera house in France and about one-tenth of what he has at the Paris Opera" (from the LA Times).
Yes he can.
Further reading:
Money problems seem to be the main issue. "The new $36-million budget, Mortier pointed out, is smaller than that for the smallest opera house in France and about one-tenth of what he has at the Paris Opera" (from the LA Times).
Yes he can.
Further reading:
- Bold Impresario and City Opera Part Ways, Daniel J.Wakin, NY Times
- Leader of New York's City Opera is stepping down, AP news
???? 36 Mio ????? I think this is still a lot money...
ReplyDeleteFor comparison, the budget of the Opéra de Lyon:
ReplyDeleteBudget 2007 : 30 millions d’euros
Effectif (staff): 350