David Walker, Managing Director, Palm Beach Opera

Increasingly opera companies are turning to the very artists that perform on their stages for assistance in running their organizations. While  Placido Domingo might be one of the most famous artists, having served both the Washington National Opera and Los Angeles Opera, other artists are making an impact in today's opera companies. Renee Fleming is an artistic advisor to the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Jennifer Rivera is serving as a Director for Artistic Development at the Center for Contemporary Opera, Lawrence Brownlee is serving as an artistic advisor for Opera Philadelphia. 

 

While these artists are focusing their talents on providing artistic consultation still others are using their talents to improve an organization's bottom line. David Walker is one such artist who has transitioned from the operatic stage to the Managing Director at Palm Beach Opera.