Announcing Our Next General Director

Welcome Perryn Leech, COC’s new General Director!

We’re thrilled to announce that Perryn Leech will be joining our COC community on March 1, 2021. Perryn is currently Managing Director of Houston Grand Opera (HGO) where he will conclude his tenure at the end of 2020. He brings more than 35 years of performing arts experience to the table, getting his start as a lighting technician and working his way to arts administrator.

Perryn is a champion of accessible opera, believes in an art form that takes chances and evolves with the times, and is focused on breaking down barriers in the industry.

As head of HGO, he led the company through the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, rallying the company’s artists, patrons, and entire city in an effort to secure an alternate venue and complete the company’s season as planned.

We look forward to sharing more in the days and weeks to come and hope you will join us in extending a warm welcome to Toronto and the Canadian Opera Company!

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