Pittsburgh Opera's new director comes with a wealth of knowledge, experience

Pittsburgh Opera's new director comes with a wealth of knowledge, experience

Powers is not new to Pittsburgh. Previously, he worked at the Pittsburgh Opera for 14 years and led the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Meet Pittsburgh Opera’s New General Director — William Powers

PHOTO COURTESY WILLIAM POWERS William Powers is getting back to his operatic roots. The executive director of Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra since 2021, Powers recently was named general director of Pittsburgh Opera, effective July 1. Prior to joining the symphony, Powers — a veteran artistic administrator with more than 30 years of experience — spent 14 years working at Pittsburgh Opera; he began as the director of artistic administration …