Following the swift departure of Daniel Kramer, English National Opera has named Annilese Miskimmon as its new artistic director. She鈥檒l officially join the London company beginning with the 2020鈥�2021 season.
Since 2017, Miskimmon has served as director of opera at Oslo鈥檚 Norwegian National Opera & Ballet. The Northern Ireland native previously held positions at Danish National Opera and Opera Theatre Company Ireland. Recent Miskimmon-helmed stagings include Billy Budd, Madama Butterfly for the Glyndebourne Festival, and Royal Swedish Opera, Scottish Opera, and Den Jyske Opera鈥檚 co-production of 闯别苍暖蹿补.
鈥淎nnilese understands ENO鈥檚 significance as the artistically adventurous, creatively daring national opera house for everyone,鈥� said ENO CEO Stuart Murphy. 鈥淗er values of excellence, kindness, and impact chime absolutely with ours, and she is as committed to broadening out opera as we all are鈥� Her vivid vision for ENO will be welcomed here with open arms.鈥�
Kramer, who joined ENO in 2016, announced his resignation from ENO in April, stating his intentions to instead focus on directing. The current 2019鈥�2020 season marks the second roster curated by him and Music Director Martyn Brabbins.
