After twelve seasons with English National Opera and a decade directing musicals in London’s West End, John Burrows founded the Lyric Opera of Dallas, serving as its artistic director for ten seasons. He has guest-conducted for opera companies across the United States and currently has a coaching studio in New York City. He is also the Artistic Administrator for Centre Lyrique, a summer training program for singers in Provence. John Burrows can be reached at johnburrows@att.net.