If your social feeds are feeling a little more operatic than usual, you’re not imagining things! The news of James Gaffigan joining HGO as our next Music Director has been drawing attention far and wide—and we are loving the excitement. Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite stories and quotes capturing the enthusiasm for this new era at the company.
The New York Times: “An American Conductor Comes Home to Lead Houston Grand Opera”
“Gaffigan, who is 46 and from New York City, will become the rare American-born conductor to lead a major American opera house, with his appointment coming after more than a decade of living and conducting in Europe,” writes reporter Adam Nagourney.
The Houston Chronicle: “Breaking: Houston Grand Opera announces American conductor James Gaffigan as new music director”
“During the selection process, Gaffigan and Dastoor realized a shared vision for nurturing next generations of artists, the pursuit of ambitious, new American repertoires, and above all, a dedication to Houston,” writes reporter Amber Elliott. “Gaffigan is optimistic, and excited. Financially, HGO already has a healthy foundation—a rarity abroad.”
Houston Business Journal: “Houston Grand Opera hires Rice alum as next music director amid strong growth”
"When we look at the landscape of the opera world in America, it's very difficult. It's a very difficult art form, it's a very expensive art form, but it's a very important art form to us,” Gaffigan tells the HBJ’s Janet Miranda. “The key to the music that we do—or any great music—is to have respect for the past but be always looking forward."
Houston Public Media: “Houston Grand Opera announces new music director”
“He’s a catalyst for growth, he is energetic, his vision is ambitious, and it matches the moment,” HGO General Director and CEO Khori Dastoor tells HPM reporter Joshua Zinn, describing her new partner in leading the company.
Rice News: “Rice alumnus Gaffigan to helm Houston Grand Opera as music director
“When Houston Grand Opera announced that internationally acclaimed conductor James Gaffigan had been named its next music director, the news resonated far beyond the Wortham Theater Center,” writes the university’s Brandi Smith. “For Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, it marked a powerful homecoming for one of its most distinguished alumni as the school celebrates its 50th anniversary.”
CultureMap Houston: “Houston Grand Opera names Rice alum James Gaffigan its next music director”
“Opera lovers in the audience for the Houston Grand Opera’s magnificent season opening production of Porgy and Bess didn’t know it, but they were hearing HGO’s future,” writes the publication’s Tarra Gaines. “James Gaffigan, the acclaimed conductor of the performance will no longer be called an honored guest to the company and our city; instead, he’ll make the Wortham Center his new home.”
Opera Now/Gramophone: “James Gaffigan named Houston Grand Opera’s next Music Director”
“Gaffigan brings his personal vision for reaching and
diversifying audiences for opera and classical music to HGO’s commitment to
sharing world-class excellence with audiences in Houston and across the globe,”
states the publication.
https://www.houstongrandopera.org/backstage-pass/hgo-s-newly-announced-music-director-james-gaffigan-makes-a-media-splash
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