Brian DeMaris
Arizona Opera has appointed a familiar face in Arizona music and performing arts as its new president and general director. After an extensive international search by Arizona Opera’s board of directors, Brian DeMaris was named the new leader of the organization, effective the end of May.
“An accomplished conductor and passionate educator, DeMaris brings a wealth of experience across opera, musical theater, symphonic performance and new work development to his new role,” the organization said in a statement.
He is no stranger to Arizona’s arts community, having served as professor and artistic director of Music Theatre and Opera at Arizona State University since 2015. He has also previously collaborated with Arizona Opera, including conducting the recent performance of “The Secret Gardener.”
“I look forward to expanding Arizona Opera’s role in both Phoenix and Tucson through collaborative partnerships and supporting our staff, chorus, orchestra and guest artists in engaging with the community,” DeMaris said. “I also look forward to sharing my passion for teaching with our youth and adult education programs and further expanding the organization’s reach to new audiences.”
For more information, visit www.azopera.org.
