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James Allbritten, the artistic director for Piedmont Opera for 21 years, announced Wednesday his plans to step down on March 31. The search for a successor is under way. Allbritten will conduct "Man of La Mancha," which will conclude the company’s 48th season.

The group, based at 636 Holly Ave NW in Winston-Salem, said it "is committed to finding a conductor who will continue to uphold the values of artistic excellence and innovation that have been the hallmark of Piedmont Opera." Allbritten, who worked closely with Piedmont Opera’s founder Norman Johnson, said in a statement that “I have loved every minute that I have spent at Piedmont Opera. "But after 21 years, it is time to give the company a new voice.



I am grateful to the board, staff, performers, musicians, crew and certainly the patrons for 21 years of beautiful productions that have made the centerpiece of my career. It has been a privilege.” People are also reading.

.. The company said Allbritten's departure "marks the end of an era for the company.

He has helped turn Piedmont Opera into one of the most innovative regional companies in the United States." Allbritten was praised for his efforts in enabling Piedmont Opera to be the only company in North Carolina to produce opera during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as his connections with world-famous performers. Jessica Good, the company's board president, said in a statement that Allbritten's "artistry, vision and deep commitment to our craft have helped us .

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