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Grethe Barrett Holby (born April 26, 1948) is an American theatre producer, stage director, choreographer, and dramaturge best known for her work in opera. Holby is noted as the founder of American Opera Projects, where she served as Artistic Director from 1988 until 2001.
Jun 18, 2021 · When the coronavirus pandemic began, the Elgorts — the photographer Arthur; his wife, Grethe Barrett Holby; their daughter, Sophie, with her husband and their 3-year-old daughter; and their sons,...
Grethe Barrett Holby is a visionary leader in new American opera, with a background in theatre, dance, and architecture. She has worked with Leonard Bernstein, Philip Glass, and Lou Reed, and created innovative projects such as BOUNCE The Basketball Opera and The Three Astronauts.
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Grethe Barrett Holby is one luminary who wears many hats as an opera and stage director, choreographer, producer, dancer, architect, and visual designer. She has been hailed for her operatic career spanning over four decades and is credited with popularizing the opera industry in North America.
Grethe Barrett Holby is a founding executive and artistic director of Ardea Arts, a company that creates new opera and music-theater works. She has worked with many renowned figures and institutions, and has directed and choreographed over 30 opera projects, including BOUNCE, The Three Astronauts, and The Story of Babar.
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Jul 18, 2022 · On November 3rd, 2021, director, choreographer, and artist Grethe Barrett Holby sat down with OPERA America's President/CEO Marc A. Scorca for a conversation...
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Learn about the life and work of Grethe Barrett Holby, a director, choreographer, and artist who has been involved in groundbreaking opera projects since the 1980s. Watch her interview with OPERA America's President/CEO Marc A. Scorca, where she shares her memories of the old Met, Einstein on the Beach, and more.
