Sarasota Opera names new artistic administrator

Sarasota Opera has named Arthur Bosage as artistic administrator. He most recently served as chorus master and director of the Apprentice Artists Program.

In his new position, Bosarge will manage the casting, scheduling and artistic planning for Sarasota Opera productions and artist training programs. He will collaborate with Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi and General Director Richard Russell on long-term artistic goals and strategic initiatives.

“Stepping into a new role at a familiar place is exciting. Along with Maestro DeRenzi, Richard Russell and our incredible staff, I’m honored to be a part of continuing the level of artistic excellence that Sarasota is known for,” Bosarge said in a statement.

A native of Fairhope, Alabama, Bosarge joined Sarasota Opera in 2022 as assistant conductor for "Il matrimonio segreto." The following year he served as assistant conductor for the company's fall concert, "The Music of Giacomo Puccini," and assumed the role of director of the Apprentice Artists Program and chorus master. 

In that position, Bosarge prepared the company's chorus for a variety of productions and helped develop apprentice artists from across the country who train and perform with the company. 

Bosarge's background in opera includes both musical and administrative experience. Prior to joining Sarasota Opera, he held  music staff positions at Utah Festival Opera, Opera Southwest and Opera Birmingham. His notable work on productions included the American premiere of Coccia’s "Matilde." 

Bosarge holds degrees from The University of Alabama and Mannes College of Music in New York.