De-mystifying the opera with General Director of Sarasota Opera, Richard Russell

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.