Pittsburgh Opera
Paula Tuttle serves as the Executive Director at Chambersite since July 2017, promoting chamber music and community events. Tuttle has an extensive background as a cellist with the Pittsburgh Opera and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre since September 1987 and 1986, respectively. As a dedicated educator, Tuttle holds positions on the cello faculty at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh since 2002 and January 2001, respectively, while also being an adjunct faculty member at Chatham University since January 2010. Previously, Tuttle was an adjunct faculty member at Duquesne University from January 2001 to January 2002 and served on the Executive Board of the Pittsburgh Musicians' Union from January 2006 to March 2019. Tuttle's education includes a Post Masters in Music from the New England Conservatory of Music and a Masters of Fine Arts in Music from Carnegie Mellon University, complemented by studies at the Eastman School of Music and The University of Akron.
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.