Pittsburgh Opera
Gino Faraci is a versatile professional currently serving as a Full-Stack Software Developer at BNY Mellon since January 2023, where contributions include developing a library of responsive Material Design UI components utilizing Angular and Storybook. Gino has been an Adjunct Teacher of Double Bass at Mercyhurst University since January 2018 and has extensive experience in performance, holding double bass positions in orchestras such as The Butler County Symphony Orchestra, Albany Symphony, Erie Philharmonic, Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Opera, and Chattanooga Symphony & Opera since 2010. As a co-founder and director of Classical Revolution Pittsburgh, Gino focuses on making chamber music more accessible to diverse audiences. Gino holds a Master's Degree in Double Bass Orchestral Performance and a Bachelor's Degree in Double Bass Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, along with a Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University.
Pittsburgh Opera
OUR MISSION Pittsburgh Opera enriches Pittsburgh and the tri-state area and draws national and international attention to the region by: * creating live opera at the highest standards of artistic excellence; making opera intellectually and financially accessible to a diverse audience * developing young American singers into tomorrow’s artists * and ensuring the future through responsible fiscal management. BRIEF OVERVIEW Established by five intrepid women in 1939, Pittsburgh Opera is viewed as one of the most vibrant opera organizations in the U.S., with a rich artistic tradition, internationally-recognized educational programs, an acclaimed artist training program, and a progressive outlook toward the future. Its green initiative culminated in LEED® Silver certification for its Strip District headquarters, and its capacity as a true community partner has increased significantly under General Director Christopher Hahn’s leadership.