Overview

• John Mangum succeeds Anthony Freud, who led Lyric Opera for 13 years.
• Mangum brings extensive experience from roles at major orchestras, including the Houston Symphony.
• He aims to grow Lyric's audience and maintain its commitment to world-class opera.
• Mangum holds advanced degrees in history and musicology from UCLA.
• He is the fifth general director in Lyric Opera's history.