Henri Venanzi, Opera Institute Artistic Director, is in his fifth year at CSULB, and also in his tenth season leading the Opera Pacific Chorus.

In addition to his duties at CSULB, he provides artistic leadership to opera Pacific’s Education and Outreach Program. Mr. Venanzi has prepared choruses for both La Boheme and Madame Butterfly at the Hollywood Bowl, he serves as Chorusmaster for the Cincinnati Opera, and is Music Director for the Cincinnati Opera American Artists Program.

A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, Mr. Venanzi has worked with Michigan Opera Theater, Pittsburgh Opera, Omaha Opera, Virginia Opera, Opera Grand Rapids, and Forth Worth Opera.

In demand as an accompanist and as a vocal coach, he has performed in Carnegie Hall, recorded with Martina Arroya, and appeared on the The Tonight Show with Kathleen Battle.