culture

Prestigious HGO Program's New Music Director Arrives from San Francisco

Prestigious HGO Program's New Music Director Arrives from San Francisco

Photo via maureenzoltek.com

ONE OF THE country’s most prestigious opera-training programs, HGO Studio has announced its next music director.

Maureen Zoltek will guide the artistic development of rising-star opera greats beginning in September, when she arrives from California, where she most recently has been with the San Francisco Opera as assistant conductor, vocal coach and orchestral keyboardist. She is also on faculty at Santa Barbara’s Music Academy of the West.

Over the course of its 45-year history, HGO Studio has become a distinguished young-artist program known globally for its ambitious integration of its members with mainstage artists and production teams. HGO itself leads the field in commissioning and producing world-premieres, and Zoltek is an active proponent of new works; this summer she has been working on John Adam’s Antony and Cleopatra, an upcoming world-premiere at San Francisco Opera.

“I am inspired by the HGO Studio’s legacy of excellence, and am privileged to now be a part of its leadership,” said Zoltek, who holds a doctorate in musical arts, in a statement. “I look forward to working with and nurturing the exceptional talents of the Studio Artists, and to giving them my unwavering, enthusiastic support and guidance as they navigate a career in this most incredible art form.”

From Your Site Articles
Related Articles Around the Web
Art + Entertainment
promoted

Leadership in Action: John Kuykendall Traded Newcaster Dream for Success in Luxury Retail

John Kuykendall, Showroom Manager, Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove

How did you get to where you are today? Growing up I had envisioned myself as a news anchor, living in NY and enthusiastically saying into the camera “Good Morning America!”. To this day, I am still a news/political junkie. My mother owned fur salons so specialty retail, luxury retail was in my blood through the family business. Eventually, mom shuttered the stores and I was recruited to a large specialty retailer. Over the next 30 years, I was in commissioned sales on the sales floor, became a department manager, worked my way up to buyer and store manager. Although I never became a newscaster, I did live in NYC for a few years. But Texas is home and with aging grandparents, I felt the pull to come back to my roots. A headhunter approached me. I never envisioned myself in the high-end appliance market, but there are so many similarities. Clients want a memorable experience; whether shopping for diamonds and fur or remodeling their kitchen.

Keep Reading Show less
promoted

Leadership in Action: CEO Theresa Roemer Credits Mother, Mentors and Mindset for Accomplishments

How did you get to where you are today? My journey to where I am today is built on a foundation of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Every step along the way, I faced obstacles, but I approached each one with determination and a “never give up” mindset. Instead of being discouraged by challenges, I used them as opportunities to grow and improve. Consistency was key—I committed to showing up and giving my best effort every day. I also learned not to take “no” as a final answer. Instead, I saw it as a chance to push harder, adapt, and find another way forward. It’s this combination of persistence, resilience, and unwavering focus that has brought me to where I am today.

Keep Reading Show less