New York City Opera
New York City Opera has issued a statement that says, in part:
“Last week New York City Opera and General Manager-Designate Gerard Mortier reached a decision to part ways. The economic climate in which we find ourselves today has caused us both to reconsider proceeding with our plans.
“While New York City Opera’s immediate plans have changed, our path and optimism for the future have not. With guidance from Michael Kaiser, one of America’s leading arts management advisors, our board and staff are working energetically to identify new leadership and to craft a practical and comprehensive plan for the 2009-2010 season and beyond—a plan that respects City Opera’s past while initiating a creative and entrepreneurial vision for the future. We remain committed to our core values of innovation, accessibility, the nurturing of young singers and service to our community—values which have defined our company for 65 years. “
