Florida Grand Opera has announced the confirmation of Maria Todaro as General Director. Todaro, who has been serving as the Interim General Director since October 2023, was unanimously nominated by the FGO Board of Directors with a three year contract in recognition of her outstanding performance and visionary leadership.

Florida Grand Opera, the oldest producing arts organization in the state of Florida and the seventh-oldest opera company in the United States, is poised for a transformative era under Todaro’s leadership. With over three decades of experience in both European and American opera realms, Todaro has established herself as a formidable force in the operatic world.