In this episode, we talk with Richard Russell, General Director of Sarasota Opera. Together, Brian and Richard discuss Richard’s introduction to opera and the Sarasota Opera, the upcoming Sarasota Opera season, and the business investment that will have you seeing a piece of Sarasota Opera all over the world. Plus, as Chair of Visit Sarasota County, Richard shares how arts and culture drive tourism in Sarasota County.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introducing Richard Russell, General Director of Sarasota Opera
02:50 Richard’s introduction to opera and de-mystifying opera
06:45 Sarasota Opera’s aesthetic
09:45 Sarasota Opera’s upcoming season
14:10 Seeing a piece of Sarasota Opera around the world
17:05 The role of arts and culture in driving tourism
20:20 What do you do to relax outside of arts and culture?
Join us weekly as we discover another local art and culture organization. Go to Visitsarasota.com for more information.
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