Synonyms for

Impresario

Verb / ˌɪmprɪˈsɑ:ri:ˌəʊ / Another word for impresario — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An impresario is a person who organizes and often finances concerts, plays, or operas.

Synonyms & similar words

promoter showman manager promoter producer agent organizer planner arranger coordinator facilitator sponsor backer financier underwriter capitalist magnate tycoon entrepreneur businessman mogul executive

Example sentences

  1. The impresario was responsible for organizing the entire theater production.
  2. The famous singer was discovered by an impresario who heard her singing in a small club.
  3. The impresario was able to secure funding for the opera from a wealthy donor.
  4. The concert was a huge success thanks to the hard work of the impresario.
  5. The impresario had to deal with several last-minute changes to the show's lineup.

Quotes

  • 'An impresario should be as invisible as possible; the performer should be in the limelight.' - Maurice Abravanel
  • 'The impresario is the one who, if he is good, makes a great artist out of a good one and a famous artist out of a great one.' - David Belasco
  • 'An impresario is a man who watches over his guests, a host who makes sure that they stay happy and well-fed, amused by the right people and with the right things to do.' - Franco Zeffirelli

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