Lawrence Edelson is highly respected not only as a critically acclaimed stage director and dramaturg, but also as a visionary company leader who has created programs in the areas of artist mentorship and new works development that have served as models of innovation for opera companies across the United States. Lawrence is the Founder and Artistic and General Director of American Lyric Theater (ALT) in New York City. At ALT, Lawrence created the Composer Librettist Development Program, which is the only full-time, multi-year professional training program for emerging operatic writers in the United States. At ALT, he has overseen the development of over 20 operas that have been produced internationally. Concurrent with his role at ALT, Lawrence has served as the Artistic and General Director of Opera Saratoga, a summer opera festival in upstate New York; and currently serves as General Director of Chicago Opera Theater.

Opera - new works development

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