He said in a statement that he was confident that “the team that I am proposing - a triumvirate of sorts - will be able to rise to the challenges of the future.” Meya, is a seasoned arts executive who recently oversaw Santa Fe’s $45 million campaign to renovate its striking open-air theater, which has panoramic views of New Mexico’s mountains. Neef and Harry Bicket, who is being promoted from chief conductor to music director. Meya, who is currently its director of external affairs Mr.

Santa Fe’s new general director will be Robert K. Neef, who will continue to run the Canadian Opera, is to become part of a trio of leaders in Santa Fe succeeding Charles MacKay, who is stepping down as its general director this fall, after his 10th season. Now he is expanding his reach south of the border: The Santa Fe Opera announced on Friday that he would become its first artistic director. Since Alexander Neef became general director of the Canadian Opera Company a decade ago, he has helped turn it into one of the most interesting opera houses in North America.

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