Vale's Own Markus Beam Makes It Big In Opera World

SAN FRANCISCO––Markus Beam has come a long way from Vale.

Many readers will recall Beam and his stand-out performance at the Heafner-Williams Vocal Competition at the Lincoln Cultural Center, some years ago. And now the prestigious San Francisco Opera Center has tapped the noted and dynamic baritone to be its general manager, a newly created post, effective in January, according to Opera News this week.

According to San Francisco Opera General Director Matthew Shilvock, Beam will be working with new artistic director Carrie-Ann Matheson.

“Training future generations of artists is one of the most vital and enriching aspects of our artistic work,” said Shilvock, adding, “I am thrilled to welcome Carrie-Ann Matheson and Markus Beam to the San Francisco Opera in an exciting new structure that will support young artists at an unparalleled level. Carrie-Ann and Markus’s leadership will inspire generations of young artists, preparing them for careers on the world’s greatest stages.”