Opera Philadelphia
Karen Banos serves as the Personnel Manager for the South Florida Symphony Orchestra and has been an Adjunct Instructor at Drexel University since 2002, where Karen directs Chamber Strings and teaches violin and viola. Additionally, Karen is an accomplished violinist with a longstanding tenure at Opera Saratoga, the Philadelphia Ballet, and Opera Philadelphia since 1981. Karen's educational background includes degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, the New School of Music, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Opera Philadelphia
Opera Philadelphia is a professional opera company, performing at the historic academy of music, the kimmel center’s contemporary and intimate perelman theater, and across the city during their festival O. The Opera strives to deliver outstanding productions of both traditional and exciting new works that resonate with the community; to identify,cultivate, and cast rising young talent alongside internationally-acclaimed singers; and to present innovative programs that educate, broaden, deepen, and diversify the opera audience, both in Philadelphia and beyond.