impresario

[US]/ˌɪmprɪ'sɑːrɪəʊ/
[UK]/ˌɪmprə'sɑrɪo/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. organizer or manager of performances
Word Forms

Example Sentences

The impresario had buttoned his astrakhan coat.

The impresario will present an expanded series of concerts next season.

The impresario organized a successful music festival.

The famous impresario signed a new talented artist.

The impresario is known for discovering new talents.

The impresario managed the careers of several famous actors.

The impresario negotiated a lucrative deal for the band.

The impresario is responsible for booking entertainment acts for the venue.

The impresario's reputation in the industry is impeccable.

The impresario's keen eye for talent has led to many successful collaborations.

The impresario's connections in the entertainment world are extensive.

The impresario's latest production received rave reviews.

Real-world Examples

In 1816, William Alexander Brown, a former ship's steward turned theatrical impresario, opened the African Grove theater in New York.

Source: Crash Course in Drama

Robert Newman, the impresario who helped launch the Proms, wanted to guide listeners up to Olympus, not to bring the music down.

Source: The Economist Culture

He's a bit of an impresario at heart, and he loves a big show, a big stage, bright light, whether it's him on stage or whether it's watching the spectacle.

Source: BBC Listening March 2018 Compilation

It wasn't until she landed a cameo in the western TV series Deadwood – in which Cox had a regular role as theatre impresario Jack Langrishe – that she managed to get a green card.

Source: The Guardian Reading Selection

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