Tenor Lawrence Brownlee, whose lead performance in the 2015 world premiere of Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD kick started the company’s “big commitment to new repertoire” (The Wall Street Journal), has joined Opera Philadelphia as an Artistic Advisor in March 2017. In this position, Brownlee works with General Director & President David B. Devan and Corrado Rovaris, the Jack Mulroney Music Director, to advise and advocate for expanded repertoire, provide insights on diversity in artistic practices and community initiatives, and collaborate with senior management in identifying and securing financial support for the company.