Gala Special Guest - Erik Johnson

A native of Minnesota, Erik Johnson currently serves as manager of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.  He has a keen interest in opera, and we are sure all who attend the Gala will enjoy hearing his unique perspectives.

Following studies in trumpet performance and business administration at the University of Saint Thomas in Saint Paul, Erik came to Boston in 2008 in order to pursue a master’s degree in arts administration at Boston University.  He joined the staff of Boston Lyric Opera’s artistic department that same year, serving in a variety of roles but ultimately as Company Manager.  He joined the staff of the BSO in 2012.

In his spare time, Erik plays golf and volunteers with Shelter Music Boston.  He lives in Jamaica Plain with his girlfriend Caroline and cat Penny.