Sir Rudolf Bing, General Manger of the Metropolitan Opera from 1950-1972
Austrian born Sir Rudolf Bing (opera impresario) served as General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera from 1950-1972. He guided the Met’s move to a new home in Lincoln Center. Other significant achievements of Bing’s tenure included the opening of the Met’s artistic roster to singers of color such as Reri Grist, Grace Bumbry, Shirley…