"Robert Spano Named Music Director of Washington National Opera"
The Washington National Opera has appointed conductor Robert Spano as its new music director, filling a post that has been vacant since 2018. Spano, a well-established conductor and music director, will officially begin his three-year term in fall 2025 but will immediately adopt the title of music director designate. His extensive experience and particular penchant for new music make him an auspicious choice for the WNO, and he expressed excitement about leading an opera house for the first time in his career.