New Members Elected to Florida Grand Opera Board of Directors
June 7, 2010
Two new directors have been elected to Florida Grand Opera’s Board of Directors, Peggy Czyzak-Dannenbaum and Alvaro Martinez-Fonts.

Florida Grand Opera Announces 2010-2011 70th Season
May 5, 2010
Florida Grand Opera will open its 70th season on November 13, 2010, with Puccini’s Turandot, considered by many to be the culmination of the Italian grand opera tradition. On opening night, a Cocktail Reception and On-Stage Gala Dinner will immediately follow the performance. Information about Gala reservations and sponsorship opportunities is available from Denise Courshon at 305-854-1643, ext. 1202.

General Director Robert M. Heuer to Receive George Abbott Award at the 2010 Carbonell Awards
March 26, 2010
Florida Grand Opera General Director and C.E.O. Robert M. Heuer will receive the George Abbott Award at the Carbonell Awards ceremonies on April 12, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Each year, the Carbonell Awards sponsor the George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts, awarded to an individual (or team) who has contributed significantly to the artistic and cultural development of the region. The award may be given for accomplishments within the year or for a lifetime.

Florida Grand Opera’s Robert M. Heuer 25th Anniversary Tribute Concert and Dinner Raises Over $300,000
March 10, 2010
Florida Grand Opera celebrated Robert M. Heuer’s 25th Anniversary as General Director with a Tribute Concert and Dinner on February 25, 2010 that netted more than $300,000 for the Company. Legendary opera stars Renata Scotto and Sherrill Milnes served as Masters of Ceremonies, welcoming the audience, warmly reminiscing about their association with the Company, and introducing the concert. Nineteen singers who have appeared with Florida Grand Opera during Mr. Heuer’s tenure performed arias, duets, and ensembles with the Florida Grand Opera Orchestra and Chorus in the Sanford and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Conducting duties were shared in turn by Andrew Bisantz, Gary Thor Wedow, Steven White, and Stewart Robertson.

Victor H. Mendelson Elected New Board President
Jane A. Robinson Elected Chairman of the Board
Four New Board Members Elected
June 4, 2009
At the May 19 2009 meeting of the Florida Grand Opera Board of Directors, Victor H. Mendelson was elected President of the Board of Directors, succeeding Jane A. Robinson, who was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors following her five years as President.