Peter Mark
2010 New England District Judge

Peter Mark is the Founding General and Artistic Director of Virginia Opera and of International Opera Alliance, as well as an International Opera Coach, Masterclass Teacher, and Conductor. Since his Virginia Opera debut in 1975 – conducting the pilot production of La Traviata with rising star Diana Soviero as Violetta – Maestro Peter Mark has presided over Virginia Opera’s growth into one of the finest and largest opera companies in the nation. Among Virginia Opera's most recognized productions are four operas by Maestro Mark's wife, distinguished Scottish-American composer Thea Musgrave and the Virginia Premieres of Strauss’ Elektra and Salome, Wagner’s Die Walküre and Tristan & Isolde, Giordano’s Andrea Chénier, and Handel’s Rodelinda and Agrippina. His recent work through the International Opera Alliance has focused on the identification and training as well as career-building opportunities for extraordinarily gifted young international opera singers.

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