Ways to Work with Dr. Cranna
Four decades at San Francisco Opera leaves Dr. Cranna with a rare combination: scholarly depth, a natural gift for the podium, and an insider's understanding of how opera companies actually run. Here's how organizations put that experience to work.
Keynotes & Pre-Concert Lectures
Engage your audience before the curtain even rises. Dr. Cranna delivers witty, highly informative, and deeply researched pre-performance talks that contextualize historical masterworks and contemporary premieres alike.
Masterclasses & Music Education
Deepen your students' understanding of style, context, and dramatic intent. Dr. Cranna provides rigorous academic lectures or interactive masterclasses for rising vocalists and musicologists.
Vocal Competition Adjudication
Bring an authoritative, seasoned ear to your talent pool. Having judged for the Metropolitan Opera Laffont National Council Auditions and numerous regional competitions, Dr. Cranna offers constructive, expert evaluation for the next generation of classical vocalists.
Artistic & Administrative Consulting
Navigate the complexities of institutional growth. Dr. Cranna advises regional companies on season planning, managing commissions, working with living composers, and structuring musical administration.
Peter Sellars, John Adams, and Kip Cranna at a symposium before the world premiere of Girls of the Golden West [2017]. | Credit Stefan Cohen.